Ambition, Federalism, and Legislative Politics in Brazil

by David Samuels

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521030625
• ISBN13: 9780521030625
• Release Date: November 2006
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"