Politics and Governance in Bangladesh: Uncertain Landscapes by Ipshita Basu (Eng

Description: Politics and Governance in Bangladesh by Ipshita Basu, Joe Devine, Geof Wood This book explores the central issue of Bangladeshi politics: the weakness of governance. The coexistence of a poor governance track record and a relatively strong socioeconomic performance makes Bangladesh an intriguing case which throws up exciting and relevant conceptual and policy challenges. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Since its Independence in 1971, Bangladesh has made remarkable progress in terms of reducing poverty levels, achieving high levels of economic growth over a sustained period of time, and meeting its Millennium Development Goals (MDG) targets set by the United Nations. With some justification, Bangladesh is considered an international development success story, and the country appears to be well on track to meet its policy target of becoming a middle-income country by 2021, the same year the country will celebrate 50 years of Independence.This book explores the central issue of Bangladeshi politics: the weakness of governance. The coexistence of a poor governance track record and a relatively strong socioeconomic performance makes Bangladesh an intriguing case which throws up exciting and relevant conceptual and policy challenges. Structured in four sections - Political Settlement, Elites and Deep Structures; Democracy, Citizenship and Values; Civil Society, Local Context and Political Change; Informality and Accountability – the book identifies and engages with these challenges. Chapters by experts in the field share a number of conceptual and epistemological principles and offer a combination of theoretical and empirical insights, and cover a good range of contemporary issues and debate.Employing a structurally determinist perspective, this book explains politics and society in Bangladesh from a novel perspective. Academics in the field of governance and politics in developing countries, with a focus on South Asia and Bangladesh will welcome its publication. Author Biography Ipshita Basu is Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Westminster, UK.Joe Devine is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Social and Policy Sciences, University of Bath, UK.Geof Wood is Emeritus Professor of International Development and Visiting Professor at the Centre for Development Studies, University of Bath, UK. Table of Contents Introduction: Contesting political space: Who governs in Bangladesh, Ipshita Basu, Joe Devine and Geof Wood Part I: Political Settlement1. Party dysfunction and homeostatis in Bangladesh: The old disorder restored (or not), Harry BlairPart II: Elites and Deep Structures2. Where are the drivers of governance reform?, Pierre Landell-MillsPart III: Democracy, Citizenship and Values3. Citizen-centred governance: Lessons from high performing Asian economies for Bangladesh, Habibul Haque Khondker4. Governance, rights and the demand for democracy: Evidence from Bangladesh, Ipshita Basu, Graham K. Brown and Joe DevinePart IV: Civil Society, Local Context and Political Change5. Deconstructing the natural state? Is there room for de Tocqueville or only Gramsci in Bangladesh, Geof Wood 6. When things go wrong in NGOs: What can be learned from cases of organisational breakdown and failure?, David LewisPart V: Informality and Accountability7. The significance of unruly politics in Bangladesh, Naomi Hossain 8. Governance challenges in Bangladesh: Old wine in not so new bottles?, Joe Devine, Ipshita Basu and Geof Wood Details ISBN1138707619 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2017 ISBN-10 1138707619 ISBN-13 9781138707610 Format Hardcover Imprint Routledge Subtitle Uncertain Landscapes Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 320.95492 Edited by Geof Wood Pages 198 Publication Date 2017-09-04 Short Title Politics and Governance in Bangladesh Language English AU Release Date 2017-09-04 NZ Release Date 2017-09-04 UK Release Date 2017-09-04 Author Geof Wood Illustrations 23 Tables, black and white; 4 Line drawings, black and white; 4 Illustrations, black and white Series Routledge Studies in South Asian Politics Alternative 9780367255718 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134746759;

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