{"product_id":"9781041052487","title":"Dynamics of Legislative Executive Relations","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDynamics of Legislative Executive Relations\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIrina Khmelko | John Ishiyama\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePolitical Science \/ Comparative Politics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough it has become increasingly common for scholars to argue that legislative power has declined globally relative to executive authority, the empirical record remains mixed. In some countries, legislatures have indeed weakened in comparison to the executive branch, while in others they continue to function as strong and influential institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variation raises several important questions addressed in this volume:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat explains differences in the balance of power between legislatures and executives?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHas executive power expanded relative to legislative authority?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHave legislatures become more assertive in response to executive dominance, and what factors account for these dynamics?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eDynamics of Legislative–Executive Relations\u003c\/i\u003e, Irina Khmelko and John Ishiyama examine the contemporary factors shaping legislative power across political systems. Drawing on a diverse set of country case studies—including post-communist democracies, developing democracies in Asia, and long-established democratic systems—the volume highlights the wide range of institutional, political, and contextual factors that influence the balance between legislatures and executives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaken together, this book offers a nuanced and comparative perspective on the evolving relationship between legislative and executive branches. It will be of particular interest to students and scholars of comparative politics, legislative studies, and democratic governance, as well as to those concerned with the future of democratic institutions worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIrina Khmelko\u003c\/b\u003e is a UC Foundation Professor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She currently serves as Chair of the Research Committee of Legislative Specialists (RC08) of the International Political Science Association (IPSA). Her research focuses on comparative politics, with particular emphasis on post-authoritarian legislatures and legislative committees. She has collaborated extensively with policymakers and international organizations, including the United States Agency for International Development and the World Bank. Earlier in her career, she served as a Project Coordinator at the Center for Strategic and International Studies under the leadership of Zbigniew Brzezinski.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Ishiyama\u003c\/b\u003e is a University Distinguished Research Professor and Chair at the University of North Texas, USA. He is a former President of the American Political Science Association (APSA) and served as Editor-in-Chief of the \u003ci\u003eAmerican Political Science Review\u003c\/i\u003e (2012–2016). He is also the Founding Editor and former Editor-in-Chief of the \u003ci\u003eJournal of Political Science Education\u003c\/i\u003e (2004–2012) and currently serves as Vice President of the International Studies Association. His research spans comparative politics, with a focus on democratization, political parties, post-conflict politics, and ethnic politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e05 March 2027\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaylor \u0026amp; Francis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoutledge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781041052487\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e356\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63540773159052,"sku":"9781041052487","price":54.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781041052487","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}