This volume explores the development of constitutionalism across various Asian countries during the post-colonial period. Edited by R. N. Spann, the book examines the formation of modern constitutions, institutional structures, and political systems in Asia. Contributors discuss the challenges faced by newly independent states, including nation-building, governance, legal reform, and the adapta…
International Politics Since World War II: A Short History provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of major political developments in the international system following the end of World War II. Charles L. Robertson analyzes the global balance of power, the emergence of the Cold War, decolonization, and the evolution of international institutions. The book highlights key political actors, …
This book presents a series of biographical and analytical portraits of influential leaders who shaped the political development of emerging nations in the mid-20th century. Vera Micheles Dean examines their roles in nation-building, their political challenges, and the social transformations that accompanied the rise of newly independent states. Through insightful commentary, the work highlight…
This book contains a collection of essays by S. Herbert Frankel that examine the relationship between international investment, social change, and economic development in underdeveloped countries. Frankel examines how foreign capital influences social structure, economic growth, and modernization in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Through economic and social analysis, this book provides a deep…
Volume V of C. M. H. Clark’s seminal series traces the political, legal, and social transformation of Australia between 1888 and 1915. In this period, Australians increasingly shaped their own laws, institutions, and national identity. Clark examines the debates surrounding federation, the rise of organized labour, democratic reforms, and the tensions between conservative and progressive visi…
This book presents a comprehensive historical and analytical account of the city of Khartoum, examining its emergence, growth, and transformation into a unique “ametropolis.” Dr. Abdel Aziz Khalid traces the origins of Khartoum from its early settlement stages through its development during the Turco-Egyptian administration, the Mahdist period, and the Anglo-Egyptian era. The study explores…
This study by Paul S. Gray examines the structure, leadership, and development of trade unions in Ghana, focusing on their role in the country’s economic and social transformation. Drawing on interviews, archival materials, and field research, the book analyzes how union leadership shapes labor relations, worker participation, and national development policies. It highlights the evolution of …
Man and Development is a collection of essays by Julius K. Nyerere that examines the concept of human and social development as the foundation of Ujamaa ideology in Tanzania. The book emphasizes that development is not merely economic growth, but also the enhancement of human dignity, equitable distribution of prosperity, and social solidarity. Nyerere critiques the materialistic Western model …
This historical study of Madagascar, authored by F. Labatut and R. Raharinarivonirina, provides a comprehensive overview of the island’s political, social, and cultural development. Designed primarily for educational purposes, the book traces Madagascar's history from early settlement and the rise of major kingdoms through the colonial period and into the modern era. With a preface by S. Raja…
State Politics in Zimbabwe by Jeffrey Herbst provides an analytical study of the political structures, governance patterns, and state-building processes in Zimbabwe during the post-independence period. Herbst examines how political authority is constructed, maintained, and contested within Zimbabwe’s unique social and economic landscape. Covering themes such as the relationship between the st…