The emergence of the 'Third World' is generally traced to onset of
the Cold War and decolonization in the 1940s and 1950s. In the
1960s and 1970s the "three worlds of development" were central to
the wider dynamics of the changing international order. By the
1980s, Third Worldism had peaked entering a period of dramatic
decline that paralleled the end of the Cold War. Into the 21st
century, the idea of a Third World and even the pursuit of some
form of Third Worldism has continued to be advocated and debated.
For some it has passed into history, and may never have had as much
substance as it was credited with, while others seek to retain or
recuperate the Third World and give Third Worldism contemporary
relevance. Beginning with a comprehensive introduction this edited
volume brings together a wide range of important contributions.
Collectively they offer a powerful overview from a variety of
angles of the history and contemporary significance of Third
Worldism in international affairs. The question remains; did the
Third World exist, what was it, does it still have intellectual and
political purchase or do we live in a global era that can be
described as After the Third World? This book was previously
published as a special issue of Third world Quarterly.
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