Bangladesh: From A Nation To A State (Nations of the Modern World: Asia) [Hardcover]

Craig Baxter (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0813328543 | ISBN-13: 978-0813328546 | Publication Date: February 6, 1997

In 1996, Bangladesh celebrates its 25th anniversary. When the country became independent from Pakistan in 1971, it proclaimed itself a parliamentary democracy with four goals—democracy, secularism, socialism, and nationalism. This comprehensive introduction to Bangladesh’s history, polity, economy, and society reassesses its successes and failures in reaching these goals after a quarter century of nationhood.Craig Baxter traces the development of national identity in the region, first as part of India and then of Pakistan, and the slow evolution toward statehood. He also explores the formative periods of Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, and British government that preceded Pakistani rule and subsequent independence. Anyone wishing to understand this poor, populous, but ambitious young nation will find this book an invaluable reference.

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About the Author

Craig Baxter is professor emeritus of politics and history at Juanita College.Yogendra Malik is professor emeritus of political science at the University of Akron.Charles Kennedy is professor of political science at Wake Forest University.Robert Oberst is associate professor of political science at Nebraska Wesleyan University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Westview Press (February 6, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0813328543
• ISBN-13: 978-0813328546
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,868,916 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Very insightful in learning the history of Banglasdesh., March 24, 1999

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This review is from: Bangladesh: From A Nation To A State (Nations of the Modern World: Asia) (Paperback)

Very insightful to the history of Bangladesh. At times it seems to be a little judgmental and may not give an accurate representation of how people actually felt at the time. Also, readers may get confused with all the names, dates, and events that take place, but this is part of Bangladeshi history. Overall, the book was very good and helped me make more sense of the confusing history of Bangladesh.