Multiparty Democracy And Political Change

Author : John Mukum Mbaku
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429835752
Total Pages : 307 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Multiparty Democracy and Political Change written by John Mukum Mbaku and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-12-20 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1998, This book is written by seasoned scholars of African Studies and it intended to make a significant contribution to the debate on democracy and democratization in the continent. It contains a rich mixture of analytical ideas and views on the transition to accountable, participatory, and democratic governance structures in Africa. It provides both students of African political economy and policymakers in the continent and in-depth analysis of the post-independence experience of African countries with institutional reforms. Specifically, it looks at the struggles of Africans, since independence, to provide themselves with more appropriate and viable governance structures and economic systems that enhance the ability to entrepreneurs to create wealth. The Book breaks new ground in that it places significant emphasis on the reconstruction of the neo-colonial state as an important first step to a successful transition to democratic and more accountable governance structures.

Author : Lee Drutman
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0190913851
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Breaking the Two-party Doom Loop written by Lee Drutman and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2020 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American democracy is in deep crisis. But what do we do about it? That depends on how we understand the current threat.In Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop, Lee Drutman argues that we now have, for the first time in American history, a genuine two-party system, with two fully-sorted, truly national parties, divided over the character of the nation. And it's a disaster. It's a party system fundamentally at odds withour anti-majoritarian, compromise-oriented governing institutions. It threatens the very foundations of fairness and shared values on which our democracy depends.Deftly weaving together history, democratic theory, and cutting-edge political science research, Drutman tells the story of how American politics became so toxic and why the country is now trapped in a doom loop of escalating two-party warfare from which there is only one escape: increase the numberof parties through electoral reform. As he shows, American politics was once stable because the two parties held within them multiple factions, which made it possible to assemble flexible majorities and kept the climate of political combat from overheating. But as conservative Southern Democrats andliberal Northeastern Republicans disappeared, partisan conflict flattened and pulled apart. Once the parties became fully nationalized - a long-germinating process that culminated in 2010 - toxic partisanship took over completely. With the two parties divided over competing visions of nationalidentity, Democrats and Republicans no longer see each other as opponents, but as enemies. And the more the conflict escalates, the shakier our democracy feels.Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop makes a compelling case for large scale electoral reform - importantly, reform not requiring a constitutional amendment - that would give America more parties, making American democracy more representative, more responsive, and ultimately more stable.

Author : Katharine Dommett
Publisher : Manchester University Press
ISBN 13 : 1526147505
Total Pages : 195 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The reimagined party written by Katharine Dommett and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2020-06-18 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Political parties are an established feature of contemporary democratic politics. For decades, parties have organised government, competed in elections and influenced the way society is run. Yet despite their importance, the status of political parties in society is presently unclear. On the one hand lambasted as duplicitous, self-interested, dogmatic organisations that are in decline, on the other they have been proclaimed as resurgent bodies that are attracting new levels of membership and support. The reimagined party offers unprecedented insight into public views of parties in Britain. Exploring public perceptions and desires, Katharine Dommett finds that far from rejecting parties, there is ongoing support for party democracy. The book presents evidence of a desire for change in party ethos, introducing the idea of the re-imagined party to explore perceptions of party representation, participation, governance and conduct. Using a mixed-method approach, and presenting hitherto unseen data, the book casts new light on citizen’s desires for parties today.

Author : John F Bibby
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429964145
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Two Parties--or More? written by John F Bibby and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-05-20 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Students of American government are faced with an enduring dilemma: Why two parties? Why has this system remained largely intact while around the world democracies support multiparty systems? Should our two-party system continue as we enter the new millennium? This newly revised and updated edition of Two Parties-Or More? answers these questions by

Author : Russell J. Dalton
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 9780199240821
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Parties Without Partisans written by Russell J. Dalton and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2000 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Parties Without Partisans provides a comprehensive cross-national study of parties in advanced industrial democracies in all their forms - in electoral politics, as organisations, and in government.

Author : Greg Jackson
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beyond the Binary written by Greg Jackson and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beyond the Binary: Envisioning a Multiparty Democracy In the complex world of American politics, is there room for a third-party movement to thrive? "Beyond the Binary" explores this intriguing question, offering a fresh perspective on the potential for a multiparty democracy in the United States. This book takes readers on a journey beyond the two-party paradigm, presenting a compelling case for change. It highlights the limitations of the current system, advocating for a more responsive and inclusive political landscape. With a focus on pragmatism, the book offers strategic insights for third-party success and envisions the positive impact on governance and representation. Readers will discover a roadmap for political reform, including grassroots engagement, media tactics, and policy proposals addressing today's challenges. "Beyond the Binary" invites Americans to challenge the status quo and embrace a dynamic political future. Get ready to explore a multiparty democracy and discover the power of diverse ideas. It's time to think beyond the binary and envision a vibrant, inclusive political landscape.

Author : M.J. Holler
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9400936079
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Logic of Multiparty Systems written by M.J. Holler and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What determines the number of political parties in a democracy? Electoral rules certainly influence the incentives to create and maintain parties. However, a society's political culture can maintain parties despite electoral rules that give them poor prospects of success. Thus, comparing the number of parties and differences in electoral rules across countries cannot clearly test the effect of the electoral rules. A better test would examine a society with a fairly continuous political culture, but a change in electoral rules. Postwar France is such a society. While the basic social order has not changed, there was a drastic change in the electoral system in 1958, which theory implies would reduce the number of parties. Thus we can test the hypothesis that the number of parties fell with the change in electoral system. We can also calculate an " equivalent number of parties· to see how closely France approached a two - party system under the new regime. The first section describes the electoral rules under the Fourth and Fifth Republics. The second section develops a model that indicates how the change in electoral rules should have affected the incentives for multiple parties. The third section tests the hypothesis that the number of parties fell from the Fourth to the Fifth Republic. 1. Electoral Rules In the French Fourth Republic (1945 - 1958) political parties existed largely to serve the direct interests of their members.

Author : John A. Wiseman
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9780415113021
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Democracy and Political Change in Sub-Saharan Africa written by John A. Wiseman and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book provides readers a set of case studies covering a diverse range of African states in order to identify the major causes of change and the movement towards democracy.

Author : Larry Diamond
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 9780801868634
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Political Parties and Democracy written by Larry Diamond and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2001-12-21 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Political parties are one of the core institutions of democracy. But in democracies around the world—rich and poor, Western and non-Western—there is growing evidence of low or declining public confidence in parties. In membership, organization, and popular involvement and commitment, political parties are not what they used to be. But are they in decline, or are they simply changing their forms and functions? In contrast to authors of most previous works on political parties, which tend to focus exclusively on long-established Western democracies, the contributors to this volume cover many regions of the world. Theoretically, they consider the essential functions that political parties perform in democracy and the different types of parties. Historically, they trace the emergence of parties in Western democracies and the transformation of party cleavage in recent decades. Empirically, they analyze the changing character of parties and party systems in postcommunist Europe, Latin America, and five individual countries that have witnessed significant change: Italy, Japan, Taiwan, India, and Turkey. As the authors show, political parties are now only one of many vehicles for the representation of interests, but they remain essential for recruiting leaders, structuring electoral choice, and organizing government. To the extent that parties are weak and discredited, the health of democracy will be seriously impaired. Contributors: Larry Diamond and Richard Gunther • Hans Daalder • Philippe Schmitter • Seymour Martin Lipset • Giovanni Sartori • Bradley Richardson • Herbert Kitschelt • Michael Coppedge • Ergun Ozbudun • Yun-han Chu • Leonardo Morlino • Ashutosh Varshney and E. Sridharan • Stefano Bartolini and Peter Mair.

Author : Richard L. Rubin
Publisher : New York : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Party Dynamics written by Richard L. Rubin and published by New York : Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1976 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: