Social service reform in the postcommunist state : decentralization in Poland / Janelle A. Kerlin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kerlin, Janelle A., 1969-

Series:

Eugenia and Hugh M. Stewart '26 series on Eastern Europe.

Eugenia and Hugh M. Stewart '26 series on Eastern Europe

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Human services--Poland.

Human services.

Decentralization in government--Poland.

Decentralization in government.

Poland--Social policy.

Poland.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (189 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

College Station : Texas A&M University Press, c2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The politics of reform development--including political deals, exclusionary tactics, and hidden maneuvers by Polish policymakers--prevented any significant upgrade of social services in postcommunist Poland. Kerlin shows how conflicting ideologies and pressures stemming from historical, institutional, political, and international sources often led to compromised or unfavorable social service outcomes.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Illustrations

Acknowledgments

1 Introduction

2 Historical Background

3 A Theoretical Framework for Understanding the Politics of Decentralization

4 The Politics of Decentralization, 1997-98

5 Analysis of Policy and Outcomes for Social Service Delivery

6 Conclusion

appendix a The Constitution of the Republic of Poland, April 2, 1997 (excerpts)

appendix b European Charter of Local Self-Government (excerpt)

appendix c Survey Instrument

Notes

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-299-05378-5

1-60344-622-2

OCLC:

824698640