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Federalism and Democracy in Latin America, Paperback by Gibson, Edward L., ISBN 0801874246, ISBN-13 9780801874246, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Samuels, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Richard Snyder, Brown University of Illinois.

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PublisherJohns Hopkins University Press

ISBN-100801874246

ISBN-139780801874246

eBay Product ID (ePID)2362857

Product Key Features

Number of Pages392 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameFederalism and Democracy in Latin America

Publication Year2004

SubjectHistory & Theory, World / Caribbean & Latin American, Comparative Politics, Political Ideologies / Democracy

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaPolitical Science

AuthorEdward L. Gibson

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight18.4 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2003-006217

Dewey Edition21

ReviewsAll chapters in this book are well written and argued, and should influence debates... It is highly recommended., "Provides very good case studies of each country with a federalist government structure." -- Robert H. Wilson, Latin American Research Review, The essays in this edited volume explore 'the dynamics of federalism and its impact on politics and the practice of democracy,' and effectively challenge previous generalizations about federalist systems., "All chapters in this book are well written and argued, and should influence debates... It is highly recommended." -- Alan Trench, Political Studies Review, "The essays in this edited volume explore 'the dynamics of federalism and its impact on politics and the practice of democracy,' and effectively challenge previous generalizations about federalist systems."-- Choice

Grade FromCollege Graduate Student

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal320.4/049/098

SynopsisWe live in an increasingly federalized world. This fact has generated interest in how federal institutions shape politics, policy-making, and the quality of life of those living in federal systems. In Federalism and Democracy in Latin America, Edward L. Gibson brings together a distinguished group of scholars to examine the Latin American ......, We live in an increasingly federalized world. This fact has generated interest in how federal institutions shape politics, policy-making, and the quality of life of those living in federal systems. In Federalism and Democracy in Latin America, Edward L. Gibson brings together a distinguished group of scholars to examine the Latin American experience with federalism and to advance our theoretical understanding of politics in federal systems.By means of theoretical essays and case studies, the authors address questions of how and when federal institutions matter for politics, policy-making, and democratic practice. They also offer conceptual approaches for studying federal systems, their origins, and their internal dynamics. Federalism and Democracy in Latin America provides case studies on the four existing federal systems in Latin America--Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Venezuela--and their experiences in dealing with a variety of issues, including federal system formation, democratization, electoral representation, and economic reform., We live in an increasingly federalized world. This fact has generated interest in how federal institutions shape politics, policy-making, and the quality of life of those living in federal systems. In Federalism and Democracy in Latin America, Edward L. Gibson brings together a distinguished group of scholars to examine the Latin American experience with federalism and to advance our theoretical understanding of politics in federal systems. By means of theoretical essays and case studies, the authors address questions of how and when federal institutions matter for politics, policy-making, and democratic practice. They also offer conceptual approaches for studying federal systems, their origins, and their internal dynamics. Federalism and Democracy in Latin America provides case studies on the four existing federal systems in Latin America-Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Venezuela-and their experiences in dealing with a variety of issues, including federal system formation, democratization, electoral representation, and economic reform. Contributors: Edward L. Gibson, Northwestern University; Alfred Stepan, Columbia University; Scott Mainwaring, University of Notre Dame; Ernesto Calvo, University of Houston; Alberto Diaz Cayeros, Stanford University; Tulia Gabriela Falleti, University of Pennsylvania; Enrique Ochoa Reza, Columbia University; Michael Penfold-Becerra, Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Administración, Venezuela; David J. Samuels, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Richard Snyder, Brown University of Illinois., We live in an increasingly federalized world. This fact has generated interest in how federal institutions shape politics, policy-making, and the quality of life of those living in federal systems. In Federalism and Democracy in Latin America, Edward L. Gibson brings together a distinguished group of scholars to examine the Latin American experience with federalism and to advance our theoretical understanding of politics in federal systems. By means of theoretical essays and case studies, the authors address questions of how and when federal institutions matter for politics, policy-making, and democratic practice. They also offer conceptual approaches for studying federal systems, their origins, and their internal dynamics. Federalism and Democracy in Latin America provides case studies on the four existing federal systems in Latin America-Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, and Venezuela-and their experiences in dealing with a variety of issues, including federal system formation, democratization, electoral representation, and economic reform. Contributors: Edward L. Gibson, Northwestern University; Alfred Stepan, Columbia University; Scott Mainwaring, University of Notre Dame; Ernesto Calvo, University of Houston; Alberto Diaz Cayeros, Stanford University; Tulia Gabriela Falleti, University of Pennsylvania; Enrique Ochoa Reza, Columbia University; Michael Penfold-Becerra, Instituto de Estudios Superiores de Administraci n, Venezuela; David J. Samuels, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Richard Snyder, Brown University of Illinois.

LC Classification NumberJL956.S8F43 2004