Focusing on the work of Sri Lankan legislators, this book offers a unique model of representation useful in examining parliamentary systems, especially those found in the Third World. Dr. Oberst explores the legislator's role in the planning and implementation of development projects, an increasingly important part of Sri Lankan legislators' responsibilities as the country seeks to decentralize its development planning. He also discusses other areas of the legislators' involvement, including constituency service (largely employment counseling) and law-making.
By:
Robert C. Oberst Imprint: Routledge Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 225mm,
Width: 141mm,
Weight: 453g ISBN:9780367008055 ISBN 10: 036700805X Pages: 188 Publication Date:07 June 2019 Audience:
College/higher education
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General/trade
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Primary
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Westview Special Studies -- Preface -- Introduction -- Sri Lankan Society and Politics -- Legislative Attitudes -- Political Demands -- Constituency Service -- Law–Making and Representation -- Development Work -- Summary -- Is Parliament of Value? -- Appendix Topics Covered in Interviews