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Political party membership in new democracies [electronic resource] : electoral rules in Central and East Europe / Alison F. Smith.

This book explores the impact of electoral rules on political party development in Central and East Europe. It finds that 'high district magnitude' proportional electoral systems encourage centralised organisational development and campaigning - where communication with voters is conducted...

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Online Access: Full Text (via Springer)
Main Author: Smith, Alison F. (Alison Fiona), 1975-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Palgrave Macmillan, 2020.
Series:St. Antony's series (Palgrave Macmillan (Firm))
Subjects:
Political parties > Europe, Central.
Political parties > Europe, Eastern.
Political parties.
Central Europe.
Eastern Europe.
Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Contents
  • List of Figures
  • List of Tables
  • Chapter 1: Parties and Members in the Twenty-First Century
  • Members and Campaigning in the Twenty-First Century
  • Political Parties in Central and East Europe
  • The Costs and Benefits of Members
  • Electoral Systems and the Role of Members
  • Electoral Systems and the Roles of Party Members: Developing Hypotheses
  • Mixed Member Electoral Systems
  • Low Magnitude Proportional Representation (Two to Nine Candidates per District)
  • Moderate to High Magnitude Proportional System (Ten or More Candidates per District)
  • Introducing the Research Design
  • Exploring the Roles of Party Members
  • Chapter Plan
  • References
  • Chapter 2: Electoral Institutions and Party Membership
  • 'Hardy Perennials' in Central and East Europe
  • State Subsidies and Membership Recruitment
  • Regime Type and Membership
  • Parliamentary Powers and Party Membership
  • Directly Elected Presidency
  • Electoral Systems and Membership Recruitment
  • Electoral Systems and Party Membership in Central and East Europe
  • Electoral System and the Functions of Members
  • Ambassadors in the Community
  • Fundraising
  • Policy Ideas and Linkage.
  • A Recruiting Pool for Candidates
  • Members as a Campaigning Resource
  • Image and Legitimacy
  • Loyal and Reliable Voters
  • Examining the Influence of Institutions on Party Membership
  • References
  • Research Papers
  • Chapter 3: The Role of Party Members in Estonia
  • Electoral Institutions in Estonia
  • The Parties
  • The Roles of Members
  • Members as Ambassadors in the Community
  • Membership Involvement in Fundraising
  • Membership Involvement in Policy-Making and 'Linkage'
  • Members as a Recruiting Pool for Candidates
  • Members as a Campaigning Resource
  • Image and Legitimacy.
  • Loyal and Reliable Voters
  • Low Magnitude Proportional Representation and Party Membership
  • Other Factors Influencing Party Membership
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 4: The Role of Party Members in Lithuania
  • Electoral Institutions in Lithuania
  • The Parties
  • The Role of Members in Lithuanian Political Parties
  • Party Members as Ambassadors in the Community
  • Members and Fundraising
  • Policy Ideas and Linkage
  • Members as a Recruiting Pool for Candidates
  • Members as a Grassroots Campaigning Resource
  • Legitimacy Benefits
  • Loyal and Reliable Voters.
  • Single Member Districts and Party Membership
  • Other Factors Influencing Party Membership
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 5: The Role of Party Members in the Slovak Republic
  • Electoral Institutions in the Slovak Republic
  • The Parties
  • The Role of Members in Slovak Political Parties
  • Members as Ambassadors in the Community
  • Membership Involvement in Fundraising
  • Policy and Linkage
  • A Recruiting Pool for Candidates
  • Members as a Campaigning Resource
  • Legitimacy Benefits
  • Loyal and Reliable Voters.

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