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This comparative study of the political economies of East and South Asia and Africa offers new analytical and policy insights into the links between globalization and information and communication technology (ICT). Sumit Roy explores the replacement of state institutions by non-state ones; analyzes the prospects of developing regions sharing the gains of globalization; and explains the relationship between new technology and development. He also demonstrates how new ICT policies can pave the way for innovations, increased production and rapid diffusions of ideas in technology.

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Roy provides a comprehensive study of the political economies of East and South Asia (particularly India) and Africa which enables new analytical and policy insights into the linkages between globalization and ICT. His book has an original approach and fresh analytical and policy insights, is cogent and well argued, therefore will be of interest to students and teachers of globalization, economics, new media, development studies, politics, and international relations. -BUSINESS INDIA -- Business India The book gives conceptual insights into the complexities concerning globalization formed by international relations-realism, liberalism and structuralism.The volume with its new approach and fresh analytical and policy insights will be helpful manual to scholars interested in globalization and international relations. Copious notes and references at the end of each chapter add to its usefulness. The work addresses a wide range of readers, researchers, the media and those concerned with international political economy and development. -WORLD AFFAIRS -- Bharti Chhibber * World Affairs *

The book gives conceptual insights into the complexities concerning globalization formed by international relations-realism, liberalism and structuralism.The volume with its new approach and fresh analytical and policy insights will be helpful manual to scholars interested in globalization and international relations. Copious notes and references at the end of each chapter add to its usefulness. The work addresses a wide range of readers, researchers, the media and those concerned with international political economy and development. -WORLD AFFAIRS -- Bharti Chhibber * World Affairs * Roy provides a comprehensive study of the political economies of East and South Asia (particularly India) and Africa which enables new analytical and policy insights into the linkages between globalization and ICT. His book has an original approach and fresh analytical and policy insights, is cogent and well argued, therefore will be of interest to students and teachers of globalization, economics, new media, development studies, politics, and international relations. -BUSINESS INDIA -- Business India

The book gives conceptual insights into the complexities concerning globalization formed by international relations-realism, liberalism and structuralism.The volume with its new approach and fresh analytical and policy insights will be helpful manual to scholars interested in globalization and international relations. Copious notes and references at the end of each chapter add to its usefulness. The work addresses a wide range of readers, researchers, the media and those concerned with international political economy and development. -WORLD AFFAIRS -- Bharti Chhibber * World Affairs * Roy provides a comprehensive study of the political economies of East and South Asia (particularly India) and Africa which enables new analytical and policy insights into the linkages between globalization and ICT. His book has an original approach and fresh analytical and policy insights, is cogent and well argued, therefore will be of interest to students and teachers of globalization, economics, new media, development studies, politics, and international relations. -BUSINESS INDIA -- Business India

Roy provides a comprehensive study of the political economies of East and South Asia (particularly India) and Africa which enables new analytical and policy insights into the linkages between globalization and ICT. His book has an original approach and fresh analytical and policy insights, is cogent and well argued, therefore will be of interest to students and teachers of globalization, economics, new media, development studies, politics, and international relations. -- BUSINESS INDIA -- Business India 20070621 The book gives conceptual insights into the complexities concerning globalization formed by international relations-realism, liberalism and structuralism.The volume with its new approach and fresh analytical and policy insights will be helpful manual to scholars interested in globalization and international relations. Copious notes and references at the end of each chapter add to its usefulness. The work addresses a wide range of readers, researchers, the media and those concerned with international political economy and development. -- WORLD AFFAIRS -- Bharti Chhibber World Affairs 20080401

"""Roy provides a comprehensive study of the political economies of East and South Asia (particularly India) and Africa which enables new analytical and policy insights into the linkages between globalization and ICT. His book has an original approach and fresh analytical and policy insights, is cogent and well argued, therefore will be of interest to students and teachers of globalization, economics, new media, development studies, politics, and international relations."" —BUSINESS INDIA -- Business India ""The book gives conceptual insights into the complexities concerning globalization formed by international relations-realism, liberalism and structuralism.The volume with its new approach and fresh analytical and policy insights will be helpful manual to scholars interested in globalization and international relations. Copious notes and references at the end of each chapter add to its usefulness. The work addresses a wide range of readers, researchers, the media and those concerned with international political economy and development."" —WORLD AFFAIRS -- Bharti Chhibber * World Affairs *"

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Roy Summit is a lecturer in the Department of Economics, City University, London.

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