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This book explores political, economic, and social issues common to diverse Third World countries. It stresses the themes of democratization, modernization, and dependency theory, examining the nature of underdevelopment. The text analyzes the major political and socio economic rifts that divide many of these nations and the efforts being made to understand and address these challenges.
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Poor writing and lacks originality.......2007-06-28
This is an extremely dry book. There are no maps (which is hard to believe for a political science book/text) and the charts Handelman uses are irrelevant. The writing style is frustrating to follow. Every section is out of chronological order.
My biggest peeve of this book is that Handelman doesn't provide his own research. He basically paraphrases other works and combined them all into a book. Its a cop out way of writing a political science book. None of his ideas are his and he lacks critical analysis necessary for a good political science text.
For example, Handelmann associates modernization with westernization however this isn't necessarily accurate. Many countries modernize without westernizing. To be fair, many of these same countries do absorb few western qualities but after the initial modernization process, they shed any western values. In fact, this produces a sharper anti-western sentiment as these modernized countries believe that westernization is not a necessary component of modernization. Handelmann does not distinguish between modernization and westernization- it is too favorable an argument that lacks critical analysis. Basically, Handelmann is one lazy dude trying to make a quick buck! Don't buy this book. I had it for a political science course and I wanted to throw it in the trask after reading every chapter. If you have to read it for a course then critically analyze Handelmann's arguments because they are all flawed- bonus participation points~
Enlightening........2006-08-20
This was my text for an undergraduate sociology course. Handelman did an exceptional job in presenting the multiple inter-related facets that complicate the development of Third World nations. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand the plight of these countries. My only disappointment was his underlyng premise that democracy is the answer. I suspect that is the belief in most of Western society. However, I am not convinced.
to better the understand the third world.......2002-11-20
Handelman provides what the third world has to deal with to become industrialized democracies. He foucses on underdevelopment, democratic changes. religion and politics, ethnic conflict, women in development, agrarian reform, and rapid uranization among other topics. THe book was published recently so it even has some information about 9-11 and its impact.
Good source for third world development.
Great Textbook and Resource Tool.......2002-04-14
I had to read this book for an undergraduate course on the politics of the developing world. It can be difficult to read at times if the reader does not have some understanding of the developing world or the theories that surround their slow development into modernity. Overall it is an wonderful text for building a knowledge base and an excelllent reference tool.
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Third World Cities is a thoroughly revised and updated edition of a classic text which examines urbanisation in developing areas. Using case studies of cities drawn from around the world, David Smith confronts three main questions: Is there still a Third World, does it have a common urban form and what is the relationship between urbanisation and sustainability? This text provides an invaulable introduction to the issues and processes of the city in the Third World.
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Excellent, even if "grand unification" theme is suspect.......2005-12-31
This is a book every single US Senator and Representative should read.
The title derives from the reality that illicitly gotten funds create their own momentum as the funds are laundered throughout the world, creating interest, mayhem, and leaving 3rd world countries (preyed upon for weak financial regulations) struggling under massive debt they didn't really incur.
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This basic and very popular introduction to the politics and society of the Third World is written and presented with the utmost clarity. The authors provide wide-ranging and balanced coverage of the major theoretical and methodological issues of this complex field. Carefully selected case studies support learning in the key areas and the four well-organized parts. Structured in 4 parts (The Third World; Social and Economic Contexts; Politics of the Third World; and Policy Issues) Politics and Society in the Third World
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Excellent review of politics and societies in the third world........2006-10-26
This book covers politics and its ramifications in the third world to a degree few other books does. The book gives tremendous attention to the influence the military, as the strongest institution in most third world countries, in the overall economic and social development of many third world countries.
The book is up to date and is a must read for anyone who lives, visits, or has an interest in a section of the world that is home to 80% of humanity!
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Economics of Change in Less Developed Countries: Second Edition
Colman David
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The comprehensive range of topics includes: the concept and measurement of development; economic theory and development; economic quality and development; human resource development; international trade; foreign exchange flows and indebtedness; agricultural transformation and development; industrial development; the transnational corporation; the transformation of technology; inflation; stabilization and the IMF. A classic book modernized for contemporary study.
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The Economics of Developing Countries, Third Edition
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Third World Cities: Problems, Policies and Prospects (SAGE Focus Editions)
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It took New York City (the world's largest metropolis in 1950) nearly a century and a half to expand by eight million residents. Mexico City and Sao Paulo will match this growth in less than fifteen years. Asia's mega-cities, too, are exploding in number and size. This kind of unprecedented growth is being echoed in the urban centers of developing nations around the globe. The essays in this volume address the wide array of problematic issues--as well as the opportunities and advantages--that are the natural outgrowth of such rapid urbanization. Third World Cities examines three sets of vital issues. Drawing on the experience and evidence of the past two decades, the book's initial chapters assess theoretical frameworks upon which urban and migration policies are based. The authors of the middle section press for fresh approaches to the increasing demands placed on institutions and individuals in the largest cities of the developing world. The final chapters examine the complex demographic, social, and economic processes of urban growth. Students, professionals, and policymakers in development and urban studies, public administration, sociology, political science and comparative politics, geography, and ethnic studies will find Third World Cities to be a refreshing and innovative look at this growing concern. "Third World Cities offers a range of new ideas on the demographic, social spatial, and environmental changes that are `occurring so quickly that up-to-date evidence is elusive' . . . Third World Cities is both thought-provoking and highly readable." -The Economic Times
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In the fifth edition of this widely adopted text, John Isbister brings the dilemmas of international poverty and the Third World into the 21st century. Besides including the most current information, data and discussion of political change around the world, Promises Not Kept now highlights the divergent paths chosen by different developing regions — some embracing modern technology and institutions, while others seek different paths.
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Alright for the information..........2007-02-19
but it's just that. So if you're in the market for anything else, look.. well elsewhere. This book just gives a sometimes one-sided view on current politics surrounding captalism, poverty, etc. Interesting only for research purposes.
This is a case where newer is not necessarily better........1999-09-11
Much of the clarity and conciseness that marked the 3rd edition of this work as an excellent introduction to the study of underdevelopment has been lost in the 4th edition. I have used the 3rd edition several times in the past two years as a primary text for a college-level course dealing with Third World culture and politics. This semester, I moved perforce to the 4th edition and have noted that my students (most of whom are having their first exposure to international political economy and who are neither political science nor economics majors) are having far more difficulty in comprehending the theoretical bases for explaining underdevelopment than they have had in the past. In short, the 4th edition is a step backwards and is somewhat disappointing. In my opinion, the 4th edition of this work has replaced an excellent resource with merely a good one.
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Water Lifting Devices. A handbook for users and choosers. Third Edition
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More than one billion people still do not have access to safe drinking water, and almost two billion people suffer from diseases arising from contaminated water due to poor sanitation. Irrigation is essential for the basic food requirements of billions of people. The growing world population and global climate change make the challenges of providing adequate clean water, sanitation, and food ever more pressing. At the heart of effective irrigation lies the problem of lifting or pumping water. This handbook provides a detailed review of the water-lifting technologies available for irrigation, along with new information covering the provision of drinking water for humans and livestock. The book provides an overview of the entire spectrum of pumps and water lifting devices for small-scale applications and a basis for comparing and choosing between them. The main purpose is to provide a comprehensive single source of practical information for decision-makers concerned with the selection, sizing and procurement of water lifting systems and their power sources for both the supply of drinking water and for small-scale irrigation. Water Lifting Devices has long been the authority on the subject and this new third edition provides updated essential practical information for farmers, development workers, and all who need to make informed choices about water lifting technologies.
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From the multi-million selling author of Think and Grow Richreg;No matter who you are or what you do....every time you meet someone, explain an idea, talk on the telephone, or give your opinion, you are selling your most valuable asset: YOU! Let Napoleon Hill teach you how to sell yourself. The author spent thirty years investigating how the most successful people got to be that way. His studies resulted in the biggest-selling self-help book of all time, Think and Grow Rich. Now, Selling You!, a major success in book and audiocassette editions, is available for the first time on CD. It demonstrates how to put Hill's philosophy of personal achievement to work for you, every day of your life! It's fun and easy to learn how to present yourself in a positive and successful way. Here's just part of what you'll find inside this inspiring audiobook: - Napoleon Hill explains the philosophy behind his most effective theories - Joe Slattery narrates highlights from Napoleon Hill's bestseller How to Sell Your Way Through Life - Includes a special introduction by world-renowned philanthropist W. Clement Stone
Customer Reviews:
Good tape program by Hill!.......2005-10-01
This great program contains two tapes and a 32 page guidebook which include 12 little chapters and concludes with a 30 question test. Hill shows you how to build a successful sales personality. Who better to teach you than the man who walked beside the giants of his time?
Great supplement to Succeed and Grow Rich.......2004-06-11
If you have already read Succeed and Grow Rich by Hill and/or Think and Grow Rich, Selling You will show you how to put Napolean Hill's philosophy to work for you, every day of your life.
The program includes two powerful tapes with narrations by Joe Slattery. There is an introduction by Clement Stone who gives a powerful testimony to how Hill's principles benefitted him. Talk about a successful endorsement! And there is a 32 page booklet that offers additional techniques.
All in all a great program that will seriously impact any salesman's bottom line.
Not just for sales people.......2004-03-05
Napoleon Hill was ahead of his times in many ways. One of which addressed by this book is the realization that *everything* is sales. When you are talking with someone and want them to take an action or even accept something you are saying, you must sell not only what you are suggesting, but yourself as well. This insight (and its explanation) make the tape worthwhile. Beyond that are suggestions to make you more successful. The biggest downside is that some of the book/tape is hard to understand as the usage of certain words (such as faith) are far from their common usage.
Another Excellent Napolean Hill Creation.......2002-12-01
A must have for any sales professional. A timeless classic to liten to several times a year.
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