ABSTRACT

This book describes the countries of South Asia, and examines the reason for their successes and failures. It addresses the interrelationships among the states in the region and their roles in the international system, and discusses the political development of the region.

chapter 1|10 pages

Introduction

part II|94 pages

Pakistan

chapter 8|10 pages

Political Culture and Heritage

chapter 9|20 pages

Constitutional Structure

chapter 10|22 pages

Political Parties and Political Leaders

chapter 11|14 pages

Conflict and Mediation

chapter 12|19 pages

Policy Issues

chapter 13|7 pages

Problems and Prospects

part III|85 pages

Bangladesh

chapter 14|17 pages

Political Culture and Heritage

chapter 15|15 pages

Government Institutions

chapter 16|22 pages

Elections, Parties, and Interest Groups

chapter 17|15 pages

Conflicts and Resolution

part IV|68 pages

Sri Lanka

chapter 19|13 pages

Political Culture and Heritage

chapter 20|15 pages

Government Structure

chapter 21|15 pages

Political Parties and Interest Groups

chapter 23|8 pages

The Search for Prosperity

part V|89 pages

Nepal

chapter 25|16 pages

Political Heritage and Culture

chapter 27|24 pages

Political Parties, Elections, and Leaders

chapter 28|20 pages

Class and Identity Conflicts

part VI|22 pages

South Asia