De-coding New Regionalism

Shifting Socio-political Contexts in Central Europe and Latin America

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, Regional Planning
Cover of the book De-coding New Regionalism by , Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781317153818
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: May 13, 2016
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781317153818
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: May 13, 2016
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Bringing together comparative case studies from Central Europe and South America, this book focuses on 'new' regions - regions created as political projects of modernization and 're-scaling'. Through this approach it de-codes 'New Regionalism' in terms of its contributions to institutional change, while acknowledging its contested nature and contradictions. It questions whether these regions are merely a strategy of neo-liberal adjustment to changing political and economic conditions, or whether they are indicative of true reform, greater citizen participation and empowerment. It assesses whether these regions are really representing something new or whether they are a reconfiguration of traditional power relationships. It provides a timely critical analysis of 'region-building' and the extent to which national processes of decentralization and sub-national processes of regionalism can enhance the effectiveness and responsiveness of governance.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Bringing together comparative case studies from Central Europe and South America, this book focuses on 'new' regions - regions created as political projects of modernization and 're-scaling'. Through this approach it de-codes 'New Regionalism' in terms of its contributions to institutional change, while acknowledging its contested nature and contradictions. It questions whether these regions are merely a strategy of neo-liberal adjustment to changing political and economic conditions, or whether they are indicative of true reform, greater citizen participation and empowerment. It assesses whether these regions are really representing something new or whether they are a reconfiguration of traditional power relationships. It provides a timely critical analysis of 'region-building' and the extent to which national processes of decentralization and sub-national processes of regionalism can enhance the effectiveness and responsiveness of governance.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Brazil and Climate Change by
Cover of the book The Borders of Subculture by
Cover of the book New Dynamics in Old Age by
Cover of the book Democratisation in the Himalayas by
Cover of the book The Geography of United States Poverty by
Cover of the book Marketisation, Ethics and Healthcare by
Cover of the book The Routledge Handbook of Ecolinguistics by
Cover of the book Themes and Stories in Youthwork Practice by
Cover of the book South African Foreign Policy by
Cover of the book Case Studies in Crisis Communication by
Cover of the book Somalia: State Collapse and the Threat of Terrorism by
Cover of the book Models of Achievement by
Cover of the book The Digital Media Handbook by
Cover of the book Reflecting on Faith Schools by
Cover of the book Culture and Sexual Risk by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy