This collection of essays summarizes one of the most fascinating developments of contemporary history: the peaceful revolution of the Central European nations from a long period of authoritarian regimes to Western democracy. It looks at the pre-Communist history of political parties and then examines the extent to which party politics has changed in the post-Cold War world.
After reviewing the various theories of cleavage and considering the interrelationships among cleavages, parties, and voters, 15 essays by indigenous scholars provide general historical background and identify...
This collection of essays summarizes one of the most fascinating developments of contemporary history: the peaceful revolution of the Central Europ...
Since its release in 1980, Kay Lawson's "Political Parties and Linkage: A Comparative Perspective" has become a classic text in the field of political science. In her groundbreaking work Lawson approaches linkage from an angle left unexplored by her predecessors. Her thinking filled in the systematic and theoretical void by envisioning political parties as the link between citizens and policy makers. This collection of essays by leading political scientists reflects on Lawson's concept of linkage, its theory, and its application over the last quarter century. The work is divided into two...
Since its release in 1980, Kay Lawson's "Political Parties and Linkage: A Comparative Perspective" has become a classic text in the field of politi...
Electronic Democracy analyses the impact of new information and communication technologies (ICTs) within representative democracy, such as political parties, pressure groups, new social movements and executive and legislative bodies. Arguing for the validity of social perspective in theory building, it examines how representative democracies are adapting to new ICTs. It features a number of comparative studies focusing on the UK, the US, Sweden, Germany, Korea and Australia.
Electronic Democracy analyses the impact of new information and communication technologies (ICTs) within representative democracy, such as po...
Mehr als 25 Jahre nach Erscheinen des letzten Überblicksbandes zur Politischen Soziologie fasst das als Sammelband angelegte Studienbuch den aktuellen Forschungsstand der Politischen Soziologie im Schnittbereich von Politikwissenschaft und Soziologie zusammen. Ausgewiesene Forscherinnen und Forscher geben einen Einblick in die theoretisch-konzeptionellen Grundlagen und Fortentwicklungen der zentralen Subdisziplinen der Politischen Soziologie, zum Beispiel der Werte- und Einstellungsforschung, der Wahl- und Parteiensoziologie, der Parlamentarismus- sowie politischen Partizipations- und...
Mehr als 25 Jahre nach Erscheinen des letzten Überblicksbandes zur Politischen Soziologie fasst das als Sammelband angelegte Studienbuch den aktuelle...
Diese Studie untersucht erstmals den gesamten Markt fur Politikberatung, sowohl das Angebot als auch die Nachfrage, und fragt danach, wie sich die Chancen der Beratung in der Zukunft entwickeln werden. "Ist Politikberatung also ein Wachstumsmarkt? Spuren wir eine nachhaltige Veranderung seit dem Beginn der Berliner Republik? Die Auswertungen verschiedenster Quellen haben deutlich gemacht, dass Politikberatung ein Faktor im politischen System ist, den man unter keinen Umstanden unterschatzen darf.""
Diese Studie untersucht erstmals den gesamten Markt fur Politikberatung, sowohl das Angebot als auch die Nachfrage, und fragt danach, wie sich die Cha...
Governments are increasingly challenged by citizens who demand for more than just classical representation through elections. Citizen movements call for modes of continuous and issue-oriented participation. This volume addresses the question to what extent new forms of citizen participation enhance democratic legitimacy and where the limits are.
Governments are increasingly challenged by citizens who demand for more than just classical representation through elections. Citizen movements call f...
Electronic Democracy analyses the impact of new information and communication technologies (ICTs) within representative democracy, such as political parties, pressure groups, new social movements and executive and legislative bodies. Arguing for the validity of social perspective in theory building, it examines how representative democracies are adapting to new ICTs. It features a number of comparative studies focusing on the UK, the US, Sweden, Germany, Korea and Australia.
Electronic Democracy analyses the impact of new information and communication technologies (ICTs) within representative democracy, such as political p...
This book focuses on the implementation of digital strategies in the public sectors in the US, Mexico, Brazil, India and Germany. The case studies presented examine different digital projects by looking at their impact as well as their alignment with their national governments digital strategies. The contributors assess the current state of digital government, analyze the contribution of digital technologies in achieving outcomes for citizens, discuss ways to measure digitalization and address the question of how governments oversee the legal and regulatory obligations of...
This book focuses on the implementation of digital strategies in the public sectors in the US, Mexico, Brazil, India and Germany. The...
