The Other World

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1. ISBN-10

   9781138685215
2. ISBN-13

   978-1138685215

3. The Alternate Universe adopts a thematic and spatial research approach to explore contemporary global issues in the developing world. Accessible and interdisciplinary, this book presents political, economic, social, and historical analysis plus case studies on Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and Eurasia, and the Middle East and North Africa. Emphasizing similarities and distinctions among these regions and focusing on enduring concerns, The Alternate Universe provides a practical examination of the issues affecting the majority of the world’s population.

   New to the tenth Edition:

    

   • Shift of focus from colonialism towards globalization, with continued attention to the legacy of colonialism.

    

   • Expanded coverage of Asia.

    

   • Re-cast connections between conceptual chapters (politics, economics, and culture) and regional chapters, enabling students and professors to make comparisons and contrasts more readily.