Title: Government and politics in South Asia /
Authors: Oberst, Robert.
Publisher: Westview Press,
Year: 2014
Subjects: South Asia Politics and government.
Abstract: A comprehensive yet concise comparative introduction to the leading nations of South Asia, now thoroughly updated with recent events.
Contents: Preface -- Introduction -- India. Political culture and heritage : a changing political culture -- State institutions and changing political dynamics -- Shifting perspectives about political parties and political leaders -- Groups and multiple demands on the system -- Conflict management -- Modernization and development with Indian characteristics -- Pakistan. Political culture and heritage -- Constitutional structure -- Political parties and political leaders -- Conflict and mediation -- Policy issues -- Problems and prospects -- Bangladesh. Political culture and heritage -- Government institutions -- Elections, parties, and interest groups -- Conflicts and resolution -- Modernization and development : prospects and problems -- Sri Lanka. Political culture and heritage -- Government structure -- Political parties and interest groups -- Conflict mediation : ethnic and political conflict -- The search for prosperity -- Modernization and development : prospects and problems -- Nepal. Political heritage and culture -- Political institutions and governmental processes -- Political parties, elections, and leaders -- Class and identity conflicts -- Modernization and development : problems and prospects -- South Asia. The future : South Asia as a region and a player in the world system -- Statistical appendix.