Decentralization - The Territorial Dimension of the State

First published in 1985, Decentralization provides an analytical framework for the comparative study of decentralization in contemporary systems of government.

List of contents

Preface 1. Introduction to a Concept 2. Decentralization in Theory 3. Administrative Needs and Political Demands 4. Area, Community and Efficiency 5. Intergovernmental Relations 6. Financing Decentralized Government 7. Decentralized Institutions 8. Field Administration 9. Decentralization, Participation and Neighbourhood 10. Decentralization and Development 11. Conclusion: The Politics of Decentralization Bibliography Index

About the author

Brian C. Smith

Summary

First published in 1985, Decentralization provides an analytical framework for the comparative study of decentralization in contemporary systems of government.

Product details

• Authors: Brian C. Smith, Brian C. (Spectros Associates Smith, Brian C. (University of Dundee Smith, Smith Brian C.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.06.2023
• EAN: 9781032520179
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3252017-9
• No. of pages: 237
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Public Affairs & Administration, Regional, state and other local government, Regional government