The Nationalization Of Political Parties. A Triangle Model, Applied On The Central And Eastern European Countries
The Nationalization Of Political Parties. A Triangle Model, Applied On The Central And Eastern European Countries
Author(s): Daniel BochslerSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: Central European University (CEU) - Center for Policy Studies
Summary/Abstract: The study of "party nationalization" is a young topic in the field of political party research. It investigates the regional heterogeneity of political parties. "Nationalization" stands for the homogeneity of parties’ electoral support across regions, or the absence of regional differences in the party system. This article shall discuss party nationalization in the new democracies in Central and Eastern Europe, presenting for a first time the degree of party nationalization in 16 countries of the region.
Journal: CEU Political Science Journal
- Issue Year: 2006
- Issue No: 04
- Page Range: 06-37
- Page Count: 32
- Language: English