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Centre Parties: Polarization and Competition in European Parliamentary Democracies
Reuven Y. Hazan
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Paperback. Used paperback in good condition. Some shelf wear.
What kind of impact do centre parties have in parliamentary democracies? How does the existence and growth of centre parties affect party system polarization, electoral competition and government stability? This text reassesses the perception of centre parties as a force of moderation. The author argues that this intuitive judgement, which has become accepted by political scientists is dubious, if not incorrect. He examines contemporary centre parties in Europe and asserts that the opposing tendency of centre parties contributes to party system polarization.
What kind of impact do centre parties have in parliamentary democracies? How does the existence and growth of centre parties affect party system polarization, electoral competition and government stability? This text reassesses the perception of centre parties as a force of moderation. The author argues that this intuitive judgement, which has become accepted by political scientists is dubious, if not incorrect. He examines contemporary centre parties in Europe and asserts that the opposing tendency of centre parties contributes to party system polarization.
Product Details
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Continuum
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780826447630
SKU
KRF0025555
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