Latin American Party Systems
Kirk A Hawkins author Herbert Kitschelt author Juan Pablo Luna author Elizabeth J Zechmeister author Guillermo Rosas author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Published:22nd Feb '10
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Examines the the degree to which political party systems were programmatically structured at the end of the 20th century.
Provides a novel theoretical understanding of differences in the degree to which modern political party systems were programmatically structured. Based on a diverse array of indicators and extensive survey data, the book argues that learning and adaptation are the main mechanisms by which politicians build programmatic parties.Political parties provide a crucial link between voters and politicians. This link takes a variety of forms in democratic regimes, from the organization of political machines built around clientelistic networks to the establishment of sophisticated programmatic parties. Latin American Party Systems provides a novel theoretical argument to account for differences in the degree to which political party systems in the region were programmatically structured at the end of the twentieth century. Based on a diverse array of indicators and surveys of party legislators and public opinion, the book argues that learning and adaptation through fundamental policy innovations are the main mechanisms by which politicians build programmatic parties. Marshalling extensive evidence, the book's analysis shows the limits of alternative explanations and substantiates a sanguine view of programmatic competition, nevertheless recognizing that this form of party system organization is far from ubiquitous and enduring in Latin America.
'The book speaks to a variety of literatures and is a worthwhile read …' Acta Politica
ISBN: 9780521132664
Dimensions: 230mm x 153mm x 26mm
Weight: 660g
416 pages