The Scarce State : Inequality and Political Power in the Hinterland - 9781009261128

This book explores the politics of hinterlands in the developing world, showing that even in peripheral regions where the state appears weakest, it has significant power to transform society. The book challenges classic theories of state-building and provides lessons for policymakers promoting development in some of the world's poorest regions.

• | : Noah L. Nathan (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
• | Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• | Publication Date: Mar 02, 2023
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 310 pages
• | Language: Unknown
• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-10: 1009261126
• | ISBN-13: 9781009261128