Legislative Politics in the Arab World
| Author | : Abdo I. Baaklini |
| Publisher | : Lynne Rienner Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 292 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1555878407 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781555878405 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (405 Downloads) |
Download or read book Legislative Politics in the Arab World written by Abdo I. Baaklini and published by Lynne Rienner Publishers. This book was released on 1999 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents historical, comparative, and theoretical perspectives on democratization and legislatures in the Arab world, supported by six case studies. The authors look at the distinctive features of democratization processes in the Arab world, discuss the ability of parliaments to provide linkages between government and citizens, and present a typology of Arab parliaments revolving around the variables of centrality and capacity. The second part of the text consists of case studies in legislative development in Lebanon, Morocco, Kuwait, Yemen, and Egypt. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
