The Other World

About this book

The Other World combines a thematic and area studies approach to explore contemporary global issues in the developing world. Accessible and interdisciplinary this text offers political economic social and historical analysis plus case studies on Latin America Sub-Saharan Africa Asia and Eurasia and the Middle East and North Africa. Highlighting similarities and differences among these regions and focusing on enduring problems The Other World is a practical look at the issues affecting the majority of the worlds population. New to the 10th Edition: Shift of focus from colonialism toward globalization with continued attention to the legacy of colonialism. Expanded coverage of Asia. Re-cast connections between conceptual chapters (politics economics and culture) and regional chapters allowing students and professors to make comparisons and contrasts more readily.