Democracy and institutional development: Spain in comparative theoretical perspective

This book analyzes Spanish political parties and institutions in comparative theoretical perspective. Two primary themes are addressed: institutionalization and the distribution of institutionalization in the polity, and the relationship between institutional design and representation. ÍNDICE: Introduction: The Institutionalization of Democracy in Spain; B.N.Field & K. Hamann - Party Development in Democratic Spain: Life-Cycle, Generation or Period Effect?; I. van Biezen - Inter-Party Politics in Spain: The Role of Informal Institutions; B.N. Field - Speaking for Place or Party? Territorial Representation and the Legislative Behavior of Deputies in the Spanish Congress; - A.P. Montero - The Power of Committees in the Spanish Congress of Deputies; L.M. Maurer - Regional Governments in Spain: Exploring Theories of Government Formation; K. Hamann & C. Mershon - Feminized Decentralization: Evaluating Womenb s Representation in Spain; C.D. Ortbals - The Institutionalization of Unions and Industrial Relations in Spain; K. Hamann - Institutions, European Integration, and the Policy Process in Contemporary Spain; R.S. Chari & P.M.Heywood - Conclusion: Comparative Lessons on Institutions, Representation andDemocracy in Spain; B.N. Field & K. Hamann -

• ISBN: 978-0-230-21926-7
• Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 272
• Fecha Publicación: 17/10/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés