Political parties and democracy : contemporary Western Europe and Asia / edited by Takashi Inoguchi and Jean Blondel.

Other author Inoguchi, Takashi.
Other author Blondel, Jean, 1929-2022
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoNew York, NY : Palgrave Macmillan, 2012.
Descriptionx, 243 pages ; 23 cm.
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SeriesAsia today
Asia today. ^A1157261
Contents 1. Introduction: political parties and democracy in Western Europe and East and Southeast Asia / Jean Blondel and Takashi Inoguchi -- 2. Britain / Jean Blondel -- 3. France / Jean Blondel and Jean-Louis Thiebault -- 4. Germany / Martin Elff -- 5. Italy / Jean Blondel and Nicoláo Conti -- 6. The Netherlands / Rudy B. Andeweg -- 7. Japan / Takashi Inoguchi -- 8. South Korea / Cheol Hee Park -- 9. Thailand / Siripan Nogsuan Sawasdee -- 10. Indonesia / Sunny Tanuwidjaja -- 11. The Philippines / Julio C. Teehankee -- 12. Conclusion: Toward the elaboration of a general theory of parties -- the cases of Western Europe and of East and Southeast Asia / Takashi Inoguchi and Jean Blondel.
Abstract "The role of political parties in a democracy is often under scrutiny. Rhetoric crying for more effective or reflective or representative democracy often lacks data to back up its claims. This book provides readers with a wealth of empirical detail: a refreshing and meticulous examination of political parties in ten democracies in Western Europe and East and Southeast Asia. It aims at providing skeptics and supporters of political parties alike with down-to-earth empirical realities. It is a must-read for everyone interested in the future of political parties and democracy in a century of globalization"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [223]-237) and index.
LCCN 2012032274
ISBN9781137277190
ISBN113727719X
Standard identifier# 40021751926

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Joyner General Stacks JN94.A979 P6315 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold