Bangladesh : from a nation to a state /
Baxter, Craig.
Bangladesh : from a nation to a state / Craig Baxter. - Boulder, Colo. : Westview Press, 1997. - xv, 176 p. : map ; 24 cm. - Nations of the modern world. Asia .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 163-166) and index.
Cover
Half Title
Title
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
List of Tables and Illustrations
Preface
Acknowledgments
1 A DELTA AND ITS PEOPLE
Ecological Setting
The People
Language
Notes
2 HINDUS AND BUDDHISTS
The Hindu Period
The Palas and the Senas
Notes
3 BENGAL UNDER MUSLIM RULE
Under Mughal Rule
The Arrival of the Europeans
Notes
4 BENGAL UNDER THE COMPANY
British Consolidation and Expansion
Muslim and Hindu Reforms and Rebellion
Notes
5 BENGAL UNDER THE RAJ
Steps Toward Indian Participation
Muslim Revival
The Partition of Bengal
Separate Electorates
Dyarchy
Forewarnings of Partition
Notes
6 TOWARD INDEPENDENCE AND PARTITION
Notes
7 A PROVINCE OF PAKISTAN
East Pakistani Grievances
Political Steps Toward the Dissolution of Pakistan
Pakistan Under Ayub, 1958-1969
The Yahya Regime
Notes
8 DEMOCRACY, AUTHORITARIANISM, LIMITED DEMOCRACY, 1972-1982
The Mujib Period, 1972-1975
Between Mujib and Zia
The Zia Regime
The Sattar Interlude
Notes
9 MILITARY RULE AND DEMOCRACY RESTORED, 1982-1996
Ershad’s Martial Law
Ershad as a Civilian
The Fall of Ershad
Shahabuddin Interregnum
The Begum Zia Government
A Note on Government in Bangladesh
Notes
10 ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
The Economy
Social Issues
Notes
11 BANGLADESH IN THE WORLD SYSTEM
Bangladesh at Independence
Regional Relationships
The Islamic States
The Great Powers
International Organizations
The Military
Notes
12 DEMOCRACY OR AUTHORITARIANISM? DEVELOPMENT OR STAGNATION?
The Needs of Democracy
Development
Notes
Bibliographic Note
About the Book and Author
Index
In 1996, Bangladesh celebrated 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.
0813328543 9780367237547
Bangladesh--Civilization.
954.92 / BAX
Bangladesh : from a nation to a state / Craig Baxter. - Boulder, Colo. : Westview Press, 1997. - xv, 176 p. : map ; 24 cm. - Nations of the modern world. Asia .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 163-166) and index.
Cover
Half Title
Title
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
List of Tables and Illustrations
Preface
Acknowledgments
1 A DELTA AND ITS PEOPLE
Ecological Setting
The People
Language
Notes
2 HINDUS AND BUDDHISTS
The Hindu Period
The Palas and the Senas
Notes
3 BENGAL UNDER MUSLIM RULE
Under Mughal Rule
The Arrival of the Europeans
Notes
4 BENGAL UNDER THE COMPANY
British Consolidation and Expansion
Muslim and Hindu Reforms and Rebellion
Notes
5 BENGAL UNDER THE RAJ
Steps Toward Indian Participation
Muslim Revival
The Partition of Bengal
Separate Electorates
Dyarchy
Forewarnings of Partition
Notes
6 TOWARD INDEPENDENCE AND PARTITION
Notes
7 A PROVINCE OF PAKISTAN
East Pakistani Grievances
Political Steps Toward the Dissolution of Pakistan
Pakistan Under Ayub, 1958-1969
The Yahya Regime
Notes
8 DEMOCRACY, AUTHORITARIANISM, LIMITED DEMOCRACY, 1972-1982
The Mujib Period, 1972-1975
Between Mujib and Zia
The Zia Regime
The Sattar Interlude
Notes
9 MILITARY RULE AND DEMOCRACY RESTORED, 1982-1996
Ershad’s Martial Law
Ershad as a Civilian
The Fall of Ershad
Shahabuddin Interregnum
The Begum Zia Government
A Note on Government in Bangladesh
Notes
10 ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
The Economy
Social Issues
Notes
11 BANGLADESH IN THE WORLD SYSTEM
Bangladesh at Independence
Regional Relationships
The Islamic States
The Great Powers
International Organizations
The Military
Notes
12 DEMOCRACY OR AUTHORITARIANISM? DEVELOPMENT OR STAGNATION?
The Needs of Democracy
Development
Notes
Bibliographic Note
About the Book and Author
Index
In 1996, Bangladesh celebrated 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.
0813328543 9780367237547
Bangladesh--Civilization.
954.92 / BAX