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Prosperity & Violence: The Political Economy of Development
Robert H. Bates
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Description for Prosperity & Violence: The Political Economy of Development
Paperback. In his new edition of Prosperity and Violence, Robert Bates continues to investigate the relationship between political order and economic growth. Num Pages: 144 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JP; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 146 x 11. Weight in Grams: 188.
As power and politics play a role in every society, rich or poor, Bates argues it is the reorganization of coercion--not its extinction--that underpins the security needed for investment. Although history makes clear that political structures can be used for destructive ends, it also demonstrates their importance in ensuring the peace needed for prosperity. In this revised edition, Bates strengthens his critique of development studies and development agencies, basing it on his analysis of the nature of states that emerged following WWII.
As power and politics play a role in every society, rich or poor, Bates argues it is the reorganization of coercion--not its extinction--that underpins the security needed for investment. Although history makes clear that political structures can be used for destructive ends, it also demonstrates their importance in ensuring the peace needed for prosperity. In this revised edition, Bates strengthens his critique of development studies and development agencies, basing it on his analysis of the nature of states that emerged following WWII.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
WW Norton & Co United States
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780393933833
SKU
V9780393933833
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99-13
About Robert H. Bates
Robert H. Bates is Eaton Professor of the Science of Government in the Department of Government and Fellow of the Center for International Development at Harvard University. He has written numerous books, most recently Open Economy Politics (1997) and Analytic Narratives (1998). He has conducted extensive field research in East and Central Africa and in Columbia and Brazil.
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