Understanding 'political stability': party action and political discourse in West Bengal
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This article provides a criticism of Atul Kohli's thesis 'Democracy and Discontent' in which he argues West Bengal has enjoyed political stability due to the Communist Party of India. The author argues that though the CPI has been repeatedly elected it has not allowed for the strong organization of other political parties as Kohli stated, but has used violence and exploited the weakness of other parties in an effort to be continually re-elected.
Publication Name: Third World Quarterly
Subject: International relations
ISSN: 0143-6597
Year: 2001
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Evaluating participatory development: tyranny, power and (re)politicisation
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The de-politicisation critique, which argues that the consequences of participation are not predetermined and its subjects are never completely controlled, is studied. The participatory development's ability to open new spaces for political actions is also investigated.
Publication Name: Third World Quarterly
Subject: International relations
ISSN: 0143-6597
Year: 2004
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The ambiguity of participation: a qualified defence of participatory development
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The central criticisms directed to participatory developments is evaluated. It is observed that many criticisms tend to focus mostly on one approach in participation while others are left unnoticed which might be more beneficial.
Publication Name: Third World Quarterly
Subject: International relations
ISSN: 0143-6597
Year: 2004
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