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Miejsce Samoobrony RP w typologii partii politycznych
The Place of Samoobrona RP in the Typology of Political Parties

Author(s): Rafał Lisiakiewicz
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego w Krakowie
Keywords: Samoobrona RP (Self-Defence of the Republic of Poland); Andrzej Lepper; typology; political party; Polish political system; populism

Summary/Abstract: Samoobrona RP (Self-Defence of the Republic of Poland), headed by its charismatic leader, Andrzej Lepper, was one of the most interesting parties on the Polish political scene throughout the first decade of the 21st century. Its success and ultimate collapse can be attributed to the political situation in Poland, the party’s unique political appeal and the way it conducted itself – all factors that make it difficult to classify the party. In this article the author shines a light on the fundamental problems concerning the typology of Samoobrona RP.

  • Issue Year: 926/2014
  • Issue No: 02
  • Page Range: 37-54
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Polish