Political Parties and Party Systems

About the author

Alan Ware is Fellow and Tutor in Politics, Worcesterr College, Oxford. His books include Political Parties (editor, 1987), Citizens, Parties and the State (1989), and Electoral Systems: A Comparative and Theoretical Introduction (with Andrew Reeve, 1982).

Summary

A comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the study of political parties and party systems. Using examples from a wide-range of countries as well as focusing on Britain, France, Germany, Japan, and in the US the book will be an essential purchase for students, teachers, and scholars alike.

Additional text

Outstanding ... It will meet the needs and expectations not only of undergraduates but also graduates and faculty as well ... each chapter-topic is introduced with an examination and review of the relevant academic literature. This organization and approach mark a real strength in the volume ... The discussion is illustrated with excellent data from a wide range of examples to make the arguments clear and contrast different parties and party systems ... cogently, clearly and precisely presents the analysis of parties and party systems.

Product details

• Authors: Alan Ware, Alan (Fellow and Tutor in Politics Ware, Alan J. Ware
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.09.1995
• EAN: 9780198780779
• ISBN: 978-0-19-878077-9
• No. of pages: 454
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Politische Parteien