Books by James Manor

Examines the origins and implications of decentralization from a political economy perspective, with a focus on its promise and limitations. This report explores why countries have often chosen not to decentralize, and also seeks to explain why since the early 1980s many countries have undertaken some form of decentralization.

A tour d'horizon of India's political economy over the last fifty years, by a distinguished political scientist.

A rare and hugely successful story in the global development world, Jenkins and Manor present detailed research that convincingly demonstrates the efficacy of the MGNREGA in India

Bandaranaike's story illuminates the development of democratic politics in Sri Lanka.

Studies the political transformation of Karnataka by focusing on three chief ministers who played an important role in making Karnataka more accommodative and democratic. This book includes interviews and surveys which locate this work in social science literature and in comparative context alongside other Indian states.