Electoral Allegiance in Sri Lanka by Dilesh Jayanntha (English) Hardcover Book-image

Electoral Allegiance in Sri Lanka by Dilesh Jayanntha (English) Hardcover Book

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Book Title: Electoral Allegiance in Sri Lanka ISBN-13: 9780521345866 ISBN: 9780521345866 gtin13: 9780521345866

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The Nile on eBay FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Electoral Allegiance in Sri Lanka by Dilesh Jayanntha A detailed comparative analysis of electorates in Sri Lanka. It addresses issues that are relevant not only to South Asia but to the developing world in general and will therefore be of interest to specialists and students of South Asia, comparative politics, sociology and anthropology. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Sri Lanka is one of the few new Commonwealth countries to have had a strong democratic tradition and a vibrant electoral life since Independence. In this book Dilesh Jayanntha examines the basis for Sri Lankan electoral allegiance since 1947. He challenges the prevalent notion that caste is the basis for electoral allegiance and convincingly argues that the patron-client relationship is its primary determinant. Following an introduction outlining recent Sri Lankan political history, Dilesh Jayanntha then examines electoral allegiance in three contrasting constituencies. Two of these are rural constituencies, the other an urban one. They differ from each other in various ecological, economic and social respects and they have a different history up until 1947. Yet, as the author demonstrates throughout, patronage networks based initially on private wealth and later on access to and control of state institutions determined electoral allegiance. Often the patronage network was congruent with caste. But as Jayanntha shows, where the patron-client tie cut across the caste tie it was the former which proved decisive in deciding electoral allegiance.This is the first detailed comparative analysis of electorates in Sri Lanka. It addresses issues that are relevant not only to South Asia but to the developing world in general and will therefore be of interest to specialists and students of South Asia, comparative politics, sociology and anthropology. Table of Contents Acknowledgments; List of abbreviations; 1. Introduction; 2. Bluville: the constituency and the patronage network of Doctor Ay (1947–1959); 3. Bluville: the patronage network of Korale-Mudaliyar Kit Foo and his son, Dee (1947–1959); 4. Bluville: the growth of the State (1956–1982); 5. Greenville: the patronage networks of the Mou/Nous and the Pou/Kous (1947–1959); 6. Greenville: the growth of the State (1956–1982); 7. Red Town: the urban setting (1947–1959); 8. Red Town: the growth of the State (1956–1982); 9. Communal minorities, political dissidents and the JVP; 10. Conclusion; Glossary of Sinhalese terms; References; Index. Promotional A detailed comparative analysis of electorates in Sri Lanka. Promotional "Headline" A detailed comparative analysis of electorates in Sri Lanka. Description for Bookstore A detailed comparative analysis of electorates in Sri Lanka. It addresses issues that are relevant not only to South Asia but to the developing world in general and will therefore be of interest to specialists and students of South Asia, comparative politics, sociology and anthropology. Description for Library A detailed comparative analysis of electorates in Sri Lanka. It addresses issues that are relevant not only to South Asia but to the developing world in general and will therefore be of interest to specialists and students of South Asia, comparative politics, sociology and anthropology. Details ISBN 0521345863 Author Dilesh Jayanntha Publisher Cambridge University Press Series Cambridge South Asian Studies Year 1992 ISBN-10 0521345863 ISBN-13 9780521345866 Format Hardcover Publication Date 1992-06-04 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Short Title ELECTORAL ALLEGIANCE IN SRI LA Language English Media Book Series Number 48 Pages 232 Illustrations black & white illustrations DEWEY 324.95493 DOI 10.1604/9780521345866 UK Release Date 1992-06-04 AU Release Date 1992-06-04 NZ Release Date 1992-06-04 Alternative 9780511521584 Audience Professional & Vocational Country of Origin GB Product Class Description Regional History We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:165255887;

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