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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.
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.
Popcorn in a Pillowcase details the life of a youngster born in
1929, just three months before Black Tuesday in late October. Our
grandparents were the last of the pioneers who came to claim
homestead land in Montana. This book describes the day-to-day
concerns and adventures of the author and his family through the
decade of the '30s. Hard times affected everyone and forced many
adaptations in everyday life. One of these adaptations is the
source of the title of the book. Some of the chapters describe a
typical rural school, how people raised crops and animals, winters
that were particularly harsh and social activities. It was a time
when children were raised with less sensitivity and feelings of
neighbors were of less importance than now. Montana was the edge of
the Frontier. This is where those who didn't 'fit in' with each
other came to live. That may be where the saying, "Rough around the
edges," came from. Neighbors did watch to make sure everyone had
enough to eat and were warm in cold weather.
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