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Record Nr.

UNINA9910337864403321

Autore

Cendales Andrés

Titolo

Analytical Narrative on Subnational Democracies in Colombia : Clientelism, Government and Public Policy in the Pacific Region / / by Andrés Cendales, Angela Pinto, Jhon James Mora, Hugo Guerrero

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2019

ISBN

3-030-13009-6

Edizione

[1st ed. 2019.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (127 pages)

Collana

SpringerBriefs in Economics, , 2191-5504

Disciplina

320.9861

Soggetti

Public policy

Political science

Latin America—Politics and government

Public Policy

Governance and Government

Latin American Politics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- Chapter 1: Narrative on Local Democracies, Government and Public Policy in the Colombian Pacific -- Chapter 2: A Model of Public Choice with Clientelism and Corruption: Introducing the Analytical -- Chapter 3: Political Factions and Public Policy in the Local Democracies of the Colombian Pacific: Empirical Evidence -- Chapter 4:The Local Democracies Post-Agreement -- Conclusion.

Sommario/riassunto

This book examines the state-building process in Colombia, specifically in the Pacific Coast region. Using the regionally isolated and historically neglected Pacific Coast as a case study, the authors analyze the Colombian nation-building and democratic processes, applying diverse methodology and an interdisciplinary focus. The early chapters lay the foundation of the text through the historical reconstruction of political turmoil in Colombia and the birth of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and its confrontations with the government establishment. It then moves to a public choice analysis of public policy and clientelism within local democracies. The later chapters test the



theoretical models using regional information about governability and election result patterns and discuss a further research agenda. Grounded in behavioral models with clearly defined agents, contingency plans, and outputs, this book will be of use to students studying Latin American political science and public policy, as well as researchers interested in state and nation-building and local governance. .

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Record Nr.

UNINA9910254135403321

Titolo

Earth Science Satellite Applications : Current and Future Prospects / / edited by Faisal Hossain

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2016

ISBN

3-319-33438-7

Edizione

[1st ed. 2016.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (287 p.)

Collana

Springer Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry, , 2198-0721

Disciplina

550.28

Soggetti

Remote sensing

Aerospace engineering

Astronautics

Physical geography

Information theory

Remote Sensing/Photogrammetry

Aerospace Technology and Astronautics

Earth System Sciences

Information and Communication, Circuits

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction: Many Eyes in the Sky and Compound Eye -- Overview of current and future satellite missions for societal applications -- How is more eyes better than one eye? -- Theme: Water and Disaster Management -- Africa -- Asia -- South America -- Europe -- Issues and the Path Forward -- Theme: Agricultural Management -- Africa --



Asia -- South America -- Europe -- Issues and the Path Forward -- Theme: Energy and Carbon Management -- Africa -- Asia -- South America -- Europe -- Issues and the Path Forward -- Theme: Health and Eco-logical Forecasting -- Africa -- Asia -- South America -- Europe -- Issues and the Path Forward -- CLOSURE Chapter.

Sommario/riassunto

The combined observational power of the multiple earth observing satellites is currently not being harnessed holistically to produce more durable societal benefits. We are not able to take complete advantage of the prolific amount of scientific output and remote sensing data that are emerging rapidly from satellite missions and convert them quickly into decision-making products for users. The current application framework we have appears to be an analog one lacking the absorption bandwidth required to handle scientific research and the voluminous (petabyte-scale) satellite data. This book will tackle this question: "How do we change this course and take full advantage of satellite observational capability for a more sustainable, happier and safer future in the coming decades?".