Democracy and Institutional Development
Spain in Comparative Theoretical Perspective
Published on 1. January 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
XV, 253 pages
978-1-349-30476-9 (ISBN)
Description
This book analyzes Spanish political parties and institutions in comparative theoretical perspective. Two primary themes are addressed: institutionalization and the distribution of institutionalization in the polity, and the relationship between institutional design and representation .
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Edition
1st ed. 2008
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
XV, 253 p.
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
346 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-349-30476-9 (9781349304769)
DOI
10.1057/9780230594982
Schweitzer Classification
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B. Field | K. Hamann
Democracy and Institutional Development
Spain in Comparative Theoretical Perspective
Book
10/2008
Palgrave Macmillan
€53.49
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Persons
Bonnie N. Field is an Associate Professor of Global Studies at Bentley University, USA.
Content
Introduction: The Institutionalization of Democracy in Spain; B.N.Field and K.Hamann Party Development in Democratic Spain: Life-Cycle, Generation or Period Effect?; I.van Biezen Interparty Politics in Spain: The Role of Informal Institutions; B.N Field Speaking for Place or for Party? Territorial Representation and the Legislative Behavior of Deputies in the Spanish Congress; A.P Montero The Power of Committees in the Spanish Congress of Deputies; L.M.Maurer Regional Governments in Spain: Exploring Theories of Government Formation; K.Hamann and C.Mershon Feminized Decentralization: Evaluating Women's Representation in Spain; C.D.Ortbals The Institutionalization of Unions and Industrial Relations in Spain; K.Hamann Institutions, European Integration, and the Policy Process in Contemporary Spain; R.S.Chari and P.M.Heywood Conclusion: The Spanish Case and Comparative Lessons on Institutions, Representation and Democracy; B.N.Field and K.Hamann