State Formation, Parties and Democracy: Studies in Comparative European Politics

by Hans Daalder

This volume re-publishes classical studies by Hans Daalder on three major themes: the different paths towards state formation in Europe; their effect on parties and party systems and their alleged crises; and the rise and merits of the consociational democracy model. The book throws a unique light on the development of comparative studies after World War II as seen through the eyes of an active participant. In a fascinating preface Peter Mair contrasts...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1907301178
• ISBN13: 9781907301179
• Release Date: April 2011
• Publisher: ECPR Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 22 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher