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Examines the characterization, the internal dynamics, progress and challenges facing postcolonial fragile states
Deepens policy makers’ and practitioners' understanding of the diverse trajectories and experiences of fragility, governance and nation-building
Can be useful as a main or supplemental course text for graduate and upper-division undergraduate courses in a variety of disciplines (in the humanities and social sciences)
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Table of contents (11 chapters)
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Front Matter
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The History and Theories of State Fragility: From Fragility to Resilience
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Politics of Survival: Instability and the Possibilities of the Neoliberal Governance Framework
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Reconstructions of the Pacific Islands Countries
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About this book
Editors and Affiliations
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University of New England, Northern Tablelands, Australia
John Idriss Lahai, Karin von Strokirch, Howard Brasted, Helen Ware
About the editors
Karin von Strokirch is Senior Lecturer in international studies at the University of New England, Australia.
Howard Brasted is Professor of history, politics and Islamic studies at the University of New England, Australia.
Helen Ware is Professor of the practice in development, peace, and public policy studies at the University of New England, Australia.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Governance and Political Adaptation in Fragile States
Editors: John Idriss Lahai, Karin von Strokirch, Howard Brasted, Helen Ware
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-90749-9
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham
eBook Packages: Political Science and International Studies, Political Science and International Studies (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2019
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-90748-2Published: 03 August 2018
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-08089-1Published: 26 January 2019
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-90749-9Published: 21 July 2018
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XII, 305
Number of Illustrations: 1 illustrations in colour
Topics: Development Aid, Regional Development, Development and Sustainability, Development and Social Change, Development Policy