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Ambition, Federalism, and Legislative Politics in Brazil Book

This book explores how political institutions and politicians' career goals interact. In the US House of Representatives, members seek to win repeated reelection, and political scientists have assumed that reelection motivates politicians everywhere. However, politicians in Brazil see the national legislature as a stepping-stone to "higher" office, in state and/or local government. Making the right assumption about politicians' career goals will help us better understand political processes. This book improves on previous "rational choice" analyses by researching politicians' career objectives and exploring the real-world implications of different career structuresRead More

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    This book explores the interpretation of politicians' career goals. Members seek to win repeated reelection, in the U.S. House of Representatives and political scientists have assumed that reelection motivates politicians everywhere. However, politicians in Brazil see the national legislature as a stepping-stone to "higher" office, in state and/or local government. Making the right assumption about politicians' career goals results in a better understanding of the political processes. This book improves on previous "rational choice" analyses by researching political career objectives and exploring real-world implications.

  • 0521030625
  • 9780521030625
  • David Samuels
  • 2 November 2006
  • Cambridge University Press
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 268
  • New Ed
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