2nd Edition

An Introduction to South Asian Politics

Edited By Neil DeVotta Copyright 2024
234 Pages
by Routledge

234 Pages
by Routledge

234 Pages
by Routledge

The second edition of this introductory textbook provides students with an overarching understanding of social, political, and economic institutions of six South Asian countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Using democracy as a prism, it evaluates the varied opportunities and constraints facing these states. Key features include: Introduction to the... Read more

1. An overview, Neil DeVotta; 2. India, Jason Kirk; 3. Pakistan, Anas Malik; 4. Bangladesh, Ali Riaz; 5. Sri Lanka, Neil DeVotta; 6. Nepal, Prakash Adhikari and Mahendra Lawoti; 7. Afghanistan, Vikash Yadav; Glossary; Index

 

Biography

Neil DeVotta is a Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Wake Forest University, USA.

Praise for the 1st edition

"This engaging and nuanced volume provides a comprehensive and balanced survey of the region and countries of South Asia. The well-researched and written ‘state of the art’ chapters make this an indispensable resource for students, researchers, and laypersons." 

--Shalendra D. Sharma, Professor in the Department of Politics, University of San Francisco, USA

"An Introduction to South Asian Politics provides a timely assessment of democratic development in the region. Neil DeVotta has assembled a group of experts who each provide an excellent account of their case. As well as providing comprehensive background coverage the chapters are leavened by perceptive insights based on the authors’ specialist research. Readers will get a solid understanding of how the states of South Asia are changing and how they are integrated at the regional level." 

--Andrew WyattSenior Lecturer, University of Bristol, UK