The self-restraining state : power and accountability in new democracies

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The self-restraining state : power and accountability in new democracies

edited by Andreas Schedler, Larry Diamond, Marc F. Plattner

L. Rienner, 1999

  • : hc
  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 351-379) and index

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巻冊次

: hc ISBN 9781555877736

内容説明

This text states that democratic governments must be accountable to the electorate; but they must also be subject to restraint and oversight by other public agencies. The state must control itself. This text explores how new democracies can achieve this goal.
巻冊次

: pbk ISBN 9781555877743

内容説明

Approaches the issue of horizontal accountability from various angles, examining non-elected, specialized bodies of oversight in government, banking, and other institutions. After discussion of conceptual and normative aspects of public accountability, and sections offer historical overviews and material on international factors. Empirical case studies provide descriptive accounts and explanatory hypotheses about the institutionalization of horizontal accountability. A concluding chapter offers general theoretical propositions on conflicts and constituencies of institutional reform. Based on papers presented at a June 1997 conference held in Vienna, Austria. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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