Adrian Leftwich Ordre des livres

Focusing on a broad analysis of politics across various human groups, the book emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach that transcends traditional institutional boundaries. It seeks to redefine the understanding of politics, considering not just governments but also families, corporations, and communities. This framework encourages a comprehensive exploration of political dynamics in diverse contexts, promoting a more inclusive view of political interactions in society.

What is politics? Is it a universal feature of all human societies, past and present? Is it tied to specific institutional arenas? Or is it found in all groups and organizations, large or small, formal or informal? This new textbook seeks to provide answers to these important questions. Starting with what it means to 'think politically', the book goes on to explore a wide range of meanings attributed to the concept of politics from a variety of perspectives and theoretical traditions. It offers succinct and coherent overviews by some of the foremost scholars in the field, and each invites the reader to see the activity of politics in a distinctive way. Topics covered include politics as a form of rule, feminist approaches to politics, Marxism and politics, the politics of human behaviour, environmental politics, politics as collective choice, and Islam and politics. Written with the new student in mind, this concise introduction to the study and activity of politics is essential reading for all those coming to the discipline for the first time.

A A clear and accessible book that combines key issues in developmental studies with the central problems of politics. A A comparative approach that offers a unique interpretation of the primacy of politics in development A Provides a challenging approach to the contemporary orthodoxies in overseas development policy. schovat popis

This book calls into question the current western orthodoxy about the relationship of democracy and development, exploring the theoretical issues involved in the relationship and examining a number of case sudies.