9780521609708 - Decentralizing the State: Elections, Parties, and Local Power in the Andes by O'neill, Kathleen (13 results)

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Condition: New. This book, first published in 2005, explores decentralizing reforms in Bolivia, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Num Pages: 286 pages, 7 b/w illus. 37 tables. BIC Classification: JPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 420. . 2005. paperback. . . . .…

Condition: New. This book, first published in 2005, explores decentralizing reforms in Bolivia, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Num Pages: 286 pages, 7 b/w illus. 37 tables. BIC Classification: JPR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 420. . 2005. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This book, first published in 2005, explores the location and dynamics of power within the state, focusing on a recent wave of decentralizing reforms that have swept across both developed and developing countries in recent years. Variation in the timing of reform across countries only vaguely relates to the genesis of an international consensus pushed by big lenders and development banks or the reemergence of democracy in decentralizing countries. The book develops a theory linking decentralization's adoption to the electoral concerns of political parties: decentralization represents a desirable strategy for parties whose support at subnational levels appears more secure than their prospects in national elections. It examines this argument against experiences in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela and speculates on how recent political changes may affect decentralization's shape and extent in coming years.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This book explores the location and dynamics of power within the state, focusing on a recent wave of decentralizing reforms that have swept across both developed and developing countries in recent years. Variation in the timing of reform across countries only vaguely relates to the genesis of an international consensus pushed by big lenders and development banks or the reemergence of democracy in decentralizing countries. This book develops a theory linking decentralization's adoption to the electoral concerns of political parties: decentralization represents a desirable strategy for parties whose support at subnational levels appears more secure than their prospects in national elections. The book examines this argument against experiences in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela and speculates on how recent political changes may affect decentralization's shape and extent in coming years. Decentralization is one of the most dramatic political and economic trends in the last few decades. This book, first published in 2005, seeks to address its causes, exploring decentralizing reforms in Bolivia, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela - five unexpected decentralizers. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…