Decentralization and Recentralization in the Developing World

J. Tyler Dickovick explores the complex shifts in governance within his political science work, Decentralization and Recentralization in the Developing World, Volume 1. While much academic focus has historically centered on the movement of power toward subnational bodies, this book examines the subsequent recentralization occurring in various nations. The text investigates how these two opposing processes are interrelated, specifically examining how presidential power and economic crises drive shifts in authority.

This comparative politics study analyzes the dynamics of power in both federal and unitary states. By comparing Brazil and South Africa against Peru and Senegal, Dickovick provides a rigorous analysis of political economy and intergovernmental relations. Decentralization and Recentralization in the Developing World, Volume 1 offers a nuanced perspective on why power fluctuates between central and local governments. This volume serves as a significant resource for students and scholars interested in global political structures.