From Chaos to Modern State Jemal Alakhverdov

The book studies the process of transition from traditional to modern state, analyzing initial modernization theories introduced in 1950s in relation with developing world, while providing alternative theories, which explain causes of underdevelopment of some countries. Therefore, the processes and stages, which societies have to go through during the course of transition, are discussed within the given framework. The changes in state formation, differences between traditional and modern states and the aspects to concentrate at the initial process of development are thoroughly discussed; additionally, the book outlines the importance of institutionalization process and building transparent and effective bureaucracy. However, it als