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Political Science Canadian

Parties and Party Systems

Structure and Context

edited by Richard Johnston & Campbell Sharman

Publisher
UBC Press
Initial publish date
Nov 2015
Category
Canadian, Political Parties, Post-Confederation (1867-)
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780774829557
    Publish Date
    Nov 2015
    List Price
    $50.00
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9780774829588
    Publish Date
    Nov 2015
    List Price
    $49.99

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Party systems. Party organization. For too long, scholars researching in these two areas have worked in isolation. This book bridges the divide by bringing together political scientists from both traditions to examine the intersection of rules, society, and the organization of parties within party systems. Blending theory and case studies, Parties and Party Systems builds upon the work of R. Kenneth Carty to examine how parties weather the organizational challenge of appealing to a dispersed membership while maintaining a degree of central direction. This volume will provoke theoretical reconsideration and inspire research at the organization-system nexus.

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Richard Johnston is Canada Research Chair in Public Opinion, Elections, and Representation at the University of British Columbia.

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