Patrick Heller is a Professor of Sociology and International Affairs at Brown University. His area of research is the comparative study of social inequality and democratic deepening. He is particularly interested in understanding how democratic institutions and practices can promote more inclusive and more deliberated forms of development. His most recent research explores the politics of service delivery in New Delhi.
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Published in: democraciaAbiertaNew ideas for 'urban citizenship'
Urban centres across the world are facing immense challenges as they attempt to provide quality public services....
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Published in: HomeBRICS from below: counterpower movements in Brazil, India and South Africa
While movements in Brazil and South Africa have been fueled by unrealized socio-economic expectations and by...