Colonialism and Postcolonial Development: Spanish America in Comparative Perspective (Cambridge Studies in Comparative Politics) - Hardcover

Mahoney, James

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521116341 ISBN 13: 9780521116343

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2010

Synopsis

This book explores why certain kinds of societies are subject to certain kinds of colonialism and why these forms of colonialism give rise to countries with differing levels of economic prosperity and social well-being.

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Review:

'Overall, Colonialism and Postcolonial Development is a major contribution to the history of Spanish America, to the study of colonialism and to the literature on institutions and development ... Furthermore, Mahoney's comparative historical methodology deftly accounts for how the particular histories of each country interacted with their colonial legacies to produce patterns of development. the discussion of how exogenous factors such as war affected development in Chile, Bolivia and Costa Rica is very well done ... this book is essential reading for students of comparative politics and Latin American history.' Alex McDougall, Political Studies Review

Book Description:

In this comparative-historical analysis of Spanish America, Mahoney offers a new theory of colonialism and postcolonial development. He explores why certain kinds of societies are subject to certain kinds of colonialism and why these forms of colonialism give rise to countries with differing levels of economic prosperity and social well-being.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0521116341
• ISBN 13: 9780521116343
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 424