Indigenous people: governance and politics

One of America's most distinguished political theorists examines what happens when national politics enters a small New England town After the election of 2016 and, even more urgently, after the election of 2020, many citizens looked at the economic and cultural divisions that were causing deep disruptions in American politics and asked, "e;What is happening to us?

North Carolina had a big, unfortunate headstart on now-common attacks on democratic institutionsthe lessons learned as NC makes its way out of the chaos can benefit other states.

This book examines the trajectory of federalization in Myanmar's political development, evaluating the attitudes of different political actors toward, and negotiation strategies for, designing federalism.

This book examines the trajectory of federalization in Myanmar's political development, evaluating the attitudes of different political actors toward, and negotiation strategies for, designing federalism.

How does the ideal state look like?

Through analyses of cases in Australia, Finland, Greenland and elsewhere, the book illuminates how states appropriate hope as a means to stall and circumscribe political processes of recognising the rights of indigenous peoples.

Through analyses of cases in Australia, Finland, Greenland and elsewhere, the book illuminates how states appropriate hope as a means to stall and circumscribe political processes of recognising the rights of indigenous peoples.

"e;Incorporating sharp questions and big ideas, Niven shifts deftly between history, politics, culture and literature to offer a fascinating and provocative analysis of the marginalisation of the North.

This book changed the way we view "e;politics"e;.

Journey back a century and a half back in time to one of the most significant meetings in US history, without which more than half of the American population wouldn't be allowed to vote.

The Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) have come to stay in India.

An excellent resource for students of Native American women's history, Wilma Mankiller provides an overview of contemporary federal Indian policy and explores how Mankiller negotiated the relationship between the Cherokee Nation and the United States in the late 20th century.

In Canada, the quality of municipal democracy has been questioned due to three crucial factors.

In Canada, the quality of municipal democracy has been questioned due to three crucial factors.

Entre el primer Zuamgenolu y el presente "ha corrido abundante agua".

Whatever be the definition of 'indigenous' vis-a-vis 'indigeneity', and however concensual it might be, both these terms have been inferred, applied and questioned in multifarious ways.

Whatever be the definition of 'indigenous' vis-a-vis 'indigeneity', and however concensual it might be, both these terms have been inferred, applied and questioned in multifarious ways.

A remarkable life story.

This book explores the indigenous peace cultures of the major ethnic groups in South Sudan (Dinka, Nuer, Anuak and Acholi) and analyses their contribution to resolving the civil war.

This book explores the indigenous peace cultures of the major ethnic groups in South Sudan (Dinka, Nuer, Anuak and Acholi) and analyses their contribution to resolving the civil war.

This book is about how the design of institutional change results in unintended consequences.

During the Qing dynasty (16441911), the province emerged as an important element in the management of the expanding Chinese empire, with governors -- those in charge of these increasingly influential administrative units -- playing key roles.

Monumental Heist reviews the story of the lifting of one monument in St.

In From Mandate to Blueprint, Thomas Fingar offers a guide for new federal government appointees faced with the complex task of rebuilding institutions and transitioning to a new administration.

This publication documents the process and materials needed to conduct interventions supporting the transition to local government-led community-driven development in the Philippines.

One of America's most distinguished political theorists examines what happens when national politics enters a small New England town After the election of 2016 and, even more urgently, after the election of 2020, many citizens looked at the economic and cultural divisions that were causing deep disruptions in American politics and asked, "e;What is happening to us?

Das ultimative Leitfadenbuch zur Politik, Medien und GesellschaftTauchen Sie ein in das Ergebnis eines jahrzehntelangen, tiefgreifenden Studiums der Tagespresse, und entdecken Sie die verborgenen Verbindungen und Wechselwirkungen zwischen Mensch, Medien und Politik.

El valle Calchaquí fue el escenario de un largo proceso de resistencia indígena a los continuos intentos de penetración española que buscaban su dominio y el control de la mano de obra indígena durante los siglos XVI y XVII.

Throughout the early years of the 20th century, Virginia was viewed as a Republican state.

According to Adolph Caso, the dream behind We, the people.

In the early decades of the twentieth century, prostitution was one of only a few fates available to women and girls besides wife, servant, or factory worker.

Power and Patronage examines the unwritten rules and inner workings of contemporary China's local politics and government.

Despite increasing interest in how involvement in local government can improve governance and lead to civic renewal, questions remain about participation's real impact.

Examining questions of statehood, biopolitics, sovereignty, neoliberal reason and the economy, Governmentality explores the advantages and limitations of adopting Michel Foucault's concept of governmentality as an analytical framework.

The era of globalization saw China emerge as the world's manufacturing titan.

China has undergone dramatic change in its economic institutions in recent years, but surprisingly little change politically.

San Antonio boasts one of the countrys fastest-growing metropolitan regions, thanks to visionary personalities, key politicians, a vibrant citizenry, and a bit of luck.

In The Texas Right: The Radical Roots of Lone Star Conservatism, some of our most accomplished and readable historians push the origins of present-day Texas conservatism back to the decade preceding the twentieth century.

This unique volume takes a very different approach to township or xiangzhen governance.

Desde finales del siglo XX surgieron o resurgieron en la Argentina identidades indígenas que, como los huarpes de Cuyo, se consideraban extinguidas durante el período colonial temprano.

The Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) have come to stay in India.

Seizing opportunities, inventing new products, transforming markets--entrepreneurs are an important and well-documented part of the private sector landscape.

This book addresses a seemingly simple question: Just how many people really work for the federal government?

The design and use of federal grants-in-aid to state and local governments have posed policy choices for every presidential administration since that of Lyndon B.

State and local governments are at a financial crossroads.

An excellent resource for students of Native American women's history, Wilma Mankiller provides an overview of contemporary federal Indian policy and explores how Mankiller negotiated the relationship between the Cherokee Nation and the United States in the late 20th century.

This book is based on an empirical research on the governance and reform of the contemporary township system in China.