States in the Developing World |
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Editor:
| Centeno, Miguel A. Kohli, Atul Yashar, Deborah J. |
Assisted by:
| Mistree, Dinsha |
ISBN: | 978-1-107-15849-8 |
Publication Date: | Feb 2017 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | AUD $166.95 |
Book Description:
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Suitable for scholars of Africa, Latin America, South Asia, and comparative politics, this empirical study presents a theory of state capacity, what it consists of, and how it may be measured. It argues that historical origins and political decisions help drive the capacity of states to meet their goals.
Suitable for scholars of Africa, Latin America, South Asia, and comparative politics, this empirical study presents a theory of state capacity, what it consists of, and how it may be measured. It argues that historical origins and political decisions help drive the capacity of states to meet their goals.