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"Despite the impressive economic growth achieved by the BRICS, as discussed earlier ('Growth factors and policy challenges'), each state in this group is marked by deficiencies in policy performance, some of which are common to all, some of which are country-specific. These deficiencies constitute major challenges to be addressed by these states' governments if they are to yield long-term gains from this economic growth. The questions posed by this study include: What are the prospects for each state of closing the gap on these shortcomings? Which among them are most (or least) likely to steer the course of development in a sustainable manner and implement effective policy change?" (contract)

Barber calls for an account of political change rooted in the realities of global interdependence. He is critical of what he takes to be Held's reliance on normative solutions that are ethically unimpeachable but practically unrealizable. Adapted from the source document.

In considering a wide-ranging set of theories, this chapter discusses the contradictory arguments regarding the effects of mass media on modern government. It begins by examining the manner in which the UK's central government has reacted to the challenges presented by the "new" media. The chapter then looks at politicians' ability to utilize mass media, asking whether they have used media to enhance their political image or if they have fallen victim to mass media denigration. The televising of parliament is discussed, & the government's public relations campaigns are considered. The chapter concludes by discussing the relationship between the media & the political system, particularly when democratic governments are affected by hyper-pluralism & government overload. 30 References. K. A. Larsen