Common Problems in the Developing World:
Common Problems in the Developing World Ambivalence and frustration related to modernization.
Internal cleavages based on subnational loyalties.
Political instability.
Prominence of the military in politics.
Three Key Components Of The Transformation From Traditional To Modern (Graham, 254) :
Three Key Components Of The Transformation From Traditional To Modern (Graham, 254) New Psychology . The idea that a “better life on earth could be achieved through knowledge and action.”
Applied Knowledge. That the application of new information and technology could result in specific material benefits: more food, longer life, less infant death, less sickness, etc.
Socio-Political Change. New forms of human interaction: firms, large cities, complex governments.
Institutionalization :
Institutionalization the need for citizens to value the given institution
the need for authority, both moral and coercive
Three Issues of significance to institutional health and survival :
Three Issues of significance to institutional health and survival It takes time for institutions to develop
They need to be adaptable
They must be able to influence/control their segment of the socio-political environment
The Problem of Power Contenders:
The Problem of Power Contenders Different actors and groups seeking power.
Each have different power resources.
Each want different rules of the game (which feeds into the institutionalization problem).
Future Problems in the Developing World:
Future Problems in the Developing World Population Growth
Natural Resources
Environmental Concerns