Decentralization in Latin America: An Evaluation by Stella Lowder (English) Hard

Description: Decentralization in Latin America by Stella Lowder, Arthur Morris Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description The concept of decentralization embraces several distinct processes, including the deconcentration of governmental and administrative functions, involving both their physical relocation and the devolution of powers, whether political or economic. Publisher Description The concept of decentralization embraces several distinct processes, including the deconcentration of governmental and administrative functions, involving both their physical relocation and the devolution of powers, whether political or economic. This book presents a theoretical framework for observations of such phenomena in Latin America, relating them to the modern, or post-modern, tendencies of fragmentation of monolithic structures in many countries and in many fields of human activity. As such it is the first book to systematically examine the process in a particular region and to relate theoretical concepts to Latin American realities.Part I includes chapters illustrating the process in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru. The focus shifts according to the particular context, some chapters emphasize the contradictions posed by state development and political, and administrative structures, while others examine the impact of neo-liberal economic measures in relation to spontaneous decentralization of people and activities. Part II provides a detailed case study of Mexico, with analyses of both political and economic aspects as practiced by the state and the private sector of the economy. The volume concludes with a consideration of the extent to which these circumstances are common to other parts of the Third World. A significant volume for Latin American Studies collections and those involved with regional planning and economic geography and development. Author Biography ARTHUR MORRIS is Reader in Geography, Department of Geography and Topographic Science, at the University of Glasgow. His regional interests in Latin America have included both South America and Mexico, and he has done extended field studies in Argentina, Ecuador, Venezuela, and Mexico. He is the author of South America and contributed a chapter to Latin American Development.STELLA LOWDER is a Lecturer in the Department of Geography and Topography, University of Glasgow. She has life-long interests in Latin America and her interest in comparative urban forms and processes led to her book, Inside Third World Cities. She has also published articles in Third World Planning Review, Cities, and the Revista Interamericana de Planificacion. At present she is researching the structure of the Mexican shoe industry. Details ISBN 0275940217 ISBN-13 9780275940218 Title Decentralization in Latin America Author Stella Lowder, Arthur Morris Format Hardcover Year 1992 Pages 240 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc GE_Item_ID:16433504; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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