Political Clientelism and Democracy in Belize : From My Hand to Yours / Dylan Vernon.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Vernon, Dylan, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Patronage, Political.

Patronage, Political--Belize.

Democracy--Belize.

Democracy.

Patron and client--Political aspects--Belize.

Patron and client.

Belize--Politics and government.

Belize.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (317 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Kingston, Jamaica : The University of the West Indies Press, [2022]

Summary:

This book examines the phenomenon of political clientelism in Belize, exploring its historical origins, development, and implications for democratic governance and sustainable development. The author, Dylan Vernon, provides a detailed analysis of the entrenched system where politicians provide resources and services in exchange for political support, a practice prevalent in Caribbean societies. Through a comprehensive study covering the period from 1954 to 2013, Vernon draws on extensive research, including interviews with political leaders and citizens, to reveal the pervasive nature of 'handout politics.' The book aims to shed light on the complexities and challenges posed by political clientelism in small states like Belize, characterized by personal and partisan political dynamics. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Cover

Half-Title

Title

Contents

List of Figures

List of Tables

Preface and Acknowledgements

Note to Readers

List of Key Acronyms and Abbreviations

1. Introduction: Belize, Democracy and Clientelism

2. Helping the People: 1954 to Independence

3. Fertile Ground: The First Post-Independence Decade

4. Clientelism Entrenched: The 1990s and Beyond

5. Fuelling the Expansion: A Perfect Storm

6. Tek di Money: Distorted Democracy

7. Big Game, Small Town: Belize through Caribbean Lens

8. Conclusions: Trapped in a Clientelist Web

Epilogue: The Next Tranche (Covering Selected Developments from 2014 to June 2021)

Appendix 1: Electoral Map of Belize by Political Party Holding Each Constituency in 2008

Appendix 2: Brief Description of the Four Constituencies Selected for Focused Research (2010 Data)

Appendix 3: "Tek di money": Election Poster, December 2011

Notes

Selected Bibliography

Index

Copyright.

Notes:

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9789766408985

976640898X

OCLC:

1395182563