Lineages of despotism and development British colonialism and state power / Matthew Lange.

Author/creator Lange, Matthew
Format Electronic
Publication InfoChicago : The University of Chicago Press,
Description252 p. ; 24 cm.
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Subjects
Imperialism--Economic aspects. --Great Britain. --Colonies.
Despotism--Economic aspects. --Africa.
Economic development--Political aspects. --Africa.
Great Britain--Colonies. --Africa. --Administration. --Case studies.
Great Britain--Colonies. --Africa. --Economic conditions. --Case studies.
Mauritius--Economic conditions.
Sierra Leone--Economic conditions.
Guyana--Economic conditions.
Botswana--Economic conditions.

Contents Introduction: British colonialism and developmental legacies -- The developmental legacies of British colonialism: a state-centered framework for analysis -- A statistical analysis of British colonial legacies -- Mauritius: direct rule and development -- Sierra Leone: indirect rule and despotism -- Guyana: a case of despotism despite direct rule -- Botswana: a case of development despite indirect rule -- Comparing British colonialism: testing the generalizability of colonial state legacies -- Conclusion and discussion.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [219]-246) and index.
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LCCN 2008042034
ISBN9780226470689 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0226470687 (cloth : alk. paper)

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