Bangladesh: Politics, Economy and Civil Society
"This book analyzing the social, political and economic changes in Bangladesh presents the complex story of the evolution of a new state in a globalized world. It highlights the challenges, achievements and dilemmas of Bangladesh and provides a new perspective to the country. The study will be an excellent resource for academics, policy makers as well as practitioners interested in understanding the interlocking processes of global and local development." - Rounaq Jahan, Distinguished Fellow, Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), Bangladesh"The book is a thorough yet concise account of this vastly understudied and under-reported country of 150 million people.  It would be an ideal text for a university course on South Asian politics or anyone wishing to get a well-written and comprehensive background on contemporary Bangladesh.  Diplomats, journalists, donor officials, and business representatives will find it an excellent introduction to this country." - Harry Blair, Yale University"Bangladesh: Politics, Economy and Civil Society offers important new insights into the changing role and growing importance of Bangladesh within the global political-economic order. But it should also be a key text for anyone who wants to get to know Bangladesh - a lively introduction to a country that few outsiders ever get to know as well as Professor Lewis." - Naomi Hossain, Institute of Development Studies (IDS)