The Socialist Movement in Germany
Author: William Stephen Sanders
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Published: 1913
Total Pages: 32
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The Haider Phenomenon
Author: Anton Pelinka
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2017-09-04
Total Pages: 403
ISBN-13: 1351481622
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAustria does not often make political headlines. It has at least twice in recent years: in 1986, when the ""Waldheim Affair"" was debated worldwide, and in 1999, when the Austrian Freedom Party (FPOe) under Joerg Haider received 27 percent of the vote in national elections. Established by former Nazis for former Nazis, the FPOe entered the mainstream of Austrian politics when it became part of a coalition government. This volume explores whether its rise is a uniquely Austrian phenomenon or corresponds to broader social and political changes in Europe.Parallels to Haider's party can be found in other European countries. Its anti-immigration agenda and rhetoric are similar to those of the French FN, the Belgian Vlaams Bloc, and the Italian Lega Nord. And its anti-European Union posture is similar to the sentiments of the ""anti-Maastrich"" wing of the British conservative party. However, European reaction to the FPOe's rise derives not only from its policies, but its linkage to past suspicions that the Austrians have not learned the lessons of history as had the Germans. The FPOe's success strengthened that impression. In response, 14 European Union governments downgraded their bilateral relations with the Austrian government to a purely technical level. Although the sanctions were lifted in September 2000, the spotlight is still very much on Austria, and concern about the FPOe remains high.This important volume contains eleven chapters by internationally prominent scholars from a broad spectrum of the social sciences. Its cross-disciplinary approach provides perspective on the Haider phenomenon, its rhetoric, and its impact on daily life in Austria. It also analyzes the influence of right-wing populism on politics, culture, and society, and its implications in Austria as well as elsewhere in Europe. The Haider Phenomenon will be of interest to historians, political scientists, those in European studies, and scholars in contemporary political extremism.
Political Parties and Elections in Austria
Author: Melanie A. Sully
Publisher: London : C. Hurst
Published: 1981
Total Pages: 216
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKEconomic Voting
Author: Han Dorussen
Publisher: Psychology Press
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 342
ISBN-13: 0415254337
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis collection examines to what extents the economic situation is a decisive factor in dictating how people vote. The book combines theoretical work with empirical research and quantitative analysis.
Political Parties and Electoral Change
Author: Peter Mair
Publisher: SAGE
Published: 2004-05-19
Total Pages: 293
ISBN-13: 1412932823
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow have Europe′s mainstream political parties responded to the long-term decline in voter loyalties? What are the consequences of this change in the electoral markets in which parties now operate? Popular disengagement, disaffection, and withdrawal on the one hand, and increasing popular support for protest parties on the other, have become the hallmarks of modern European politics. This book provides an excellent account of how political parties in Western Europe are perceiving and are responding to these contemporary challenges of electoral dealignment. Each chapter employs a common format to present and compare the changing strategies of established parties and party systems in Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, and Ireland. The result is an invaluable portrait of the changing electoral environment and how parties are interacting with each another and voters today. Political Parties and Electoral Change is essential reading for anybody seeking a deeper understanding of contemporary electoral politics and of the challenges facing west European party systems. Peter Mair is Professor of Comparative Politics at Leiden University. Wolfgang C. M ller is Professor of Political Science at the University of Mannheim and previously taught at the University of Vienna. Fritz Plasser is Professor of Political Science at the University of Innsbruck.
Welfare Democracies and Party Politics
Author: Philip Manow
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2018
Total Pages: 353
ISBN-13: 019880797X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume provides an analytical framework that links welfare states to party systems, combining recent contributions to the comparative political economy of the welfare state and insights from party and electoral politics. It states three phenomena.
Regional and National Elections in Western Europe
Author: R. Dandoy
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2013-11-19
Total Pages: 462
ISBN-13: 1137025441
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUtilizing both historical and new research data, this book analyzes voting patterns for local and national elections in thirteen west European countries from 1945-2011. The result of rigorous and in-depth country studies, this book challenges the popular second-order model and presents an innovative framework to study regional voting patterns.
The Lander and German Federalism
Author: Arthur Gunlicks
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Published: 2003-11-22
Total Pages: 426
ISBN-13: 9780719065330
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book provides a detailed introduction to how the Lander (the 16 states of Germany) function not only within the country itself but also within the wider context of European political affairs. Some knowledge of the role of the Lander is essential to an understanding of the political system as well as of German federalism. This book traces the origin of the Lander. It looks at their place in the constitutional order of the country and the political and administrative system. Their organization and administration are fully covered, as is their financing. Parties and elections in the Lander and the controversial roles of parliaments and deputies are also examined.
Parties, Elections, and Policy Reforms in Western Europe
Author: Kerstin Hamann
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2010-08-30
Total Pages: 239
ISBN-13: 1136949879
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book provides a comparative assessment of social pacts between governments, labor unions and employer organizations in Western Europe. Using a dataset covering 16 European countries, as well as eight in-depth country case studies, the authors argue that governments’ choice of social pacts or legislation is less influenced by economic problems, but is strongly influenced by electoral competition.
Lowering the Voting Age to 16
Author: Jan Eichhorn
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2019-11-27
Total Pages: 254
ISBN-13: 3030325415
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book explores the consequences of lowering the voting age to 16 from a global perspective, bringing together empirical research from countries where at least some 16-year-olds are able to vote. With the aim to show what really happens when younger people can take part in elections, the authors engage with the key debates on earlier enfranchisement and examine the lead-up to and impact of changes to the voting age in countries across the globe. The book provides the most comprehensive synthesis on this topic, including detailed case studies and broad comparative analyses. It summarizes what can be said about youth political participation and attitudes, and highlights where further research is needed. The findings will be of great interest to researchers working in youth political socialization and engagement, as well as to policymakers, youth workers and activists.
