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Democracy And Development - Theory And Practice

by Adrian Leftwich
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Challenging the Western notion of democracy and development.

This book could be a good read for someone who is curious about the relationship between democracy and development outside the Western perspective. By exploring theoretical issues and presenting case studies, Adrian Leftwich challenges the conventional understanding of democracy's impact on development. It offers a fresh perspective and opens up new possibilities for thinking about governance and progress in different contexts.

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Democracy And Development - Theory And Practice

by Adrian Leftwich
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ISBN: 9780745612676
Authors: Adrian Leftwich
Publisher: Polity
Date of Publication: 1996-01-09
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Sociology, Politics
Related Topics: Theory, Social Issues, Political Science, Politics
Goodreads rating: 4.67
(rated by 6 readers)

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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.
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Challenging the Western notion of democracy and development.

This book could be a good read for someone who is curious about the relationship between democracy and development outside the Western perspective. By exploring theoretical issues and presenting case studies, Adrian Leftwich challenges the conventional understanding of democracy's impact on development. It offers a fresh perspective and opens up new possibilities for thinking about governance and progress in different contexts.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.