Electoral Systems and Political Transformation in Post-Communist Europe

by Sarah Birch

Book Overview

Electoral Systems and Political Transformation in Post-Communist Europe assesses the influence of electoral systems on political change in 20 post-communist European states. The main finding is that electoral institutions have systematic effects on the formation of representative structures. 'Party-enabling' aspects of electoral laws such as list proportional representation tend to foster popular inclusion in politics and institutionalized party systems,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349431389
• ISBN13: 9781349431380
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"