Enemy Brothers - Socialists and Communists in France, Italy, and Spain

Exploring the historical relationship between Socialist and Communist parties in France, Italy, and Spain since 1920, Enemy Brothers compares and explains their strategies and alliances, stressing the influence of institutional arrangements, political party culture, and leadership. The paperback edition features a new afterword that updates the impact of the current euro-crisis through mid-2014.

List of contents

Part I: Introduction
Introduction
Chapter 1: Enemy Brothers and Critical Junctures
Part II: Cases
Chapter 2: France: Impossible Victory
Chapter 3: Italy: Historically Compromised
Chapter 4: Spain: Transcending History
Part III: Extensions
Chapter 5: Organization
Chapter 6: Alliances
Chapter 7: Conclusion

About the author

W. Rand Smith is Irvin L. and Fern D. Young Presidential Professor of Politics, emeritus, at Lake Forest College.

Summary

Exploring the historical relationship between Socialist and Communist parties in France, Italy, and Spain since 1920, Enemy Brothers compares and explains their strategies and alliances, stressing the influence of institutional arrangements, political party culture, and leadership.

Product details

• Authors: W. Rand Smith
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.10.2014
• EAN: 9781442218994
• ISBN: 978-1-4422-1899-4
• No. of pages: 312
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education