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Pinter Centre Parties: Polarization and Competition in European Parliamentary Democracies

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This scholarly examination challenges conventional wisdom about centre parties in European parliamentary democracies by questioning their widely accepted role as moderating forces in politics. The study argues that political scientists have adopted an axiom regarding centre parties that deserves critical reassessment, proposing instead that centre parties contribute significantly to party system polarization rather than limiting it. By analysing the behaviour and impact of centre parties across European democracies, the book presents evidence that contradicts the traditional perception of these political actors as stabilising influences. The research settles a longstanding debate in political science by demonstrating that centre parties' tendency towards polarization represents a consequence of greater importance than previously acknowledged. This work is essential for anyone seeking to understand the complex dynamics of contemporary European politics and the actual role centre parties play in shaping political competition and conflict.

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Centre Parties reassesses traditional assumptions about moderate politics by examining European parliamentary systems with critical scholarly analysis.

The book challenges the axiom that centre parties moderate political systems, presenting evidence of their polarization effects instead.

Published by Frances Pinter Publishers Ltd, this work addresses a fundamental debate in political science with empirical examination.

Suitable for political scientists, students of European politics, and readers interested in party system dynamics and democratic governance.

The study focuses specifically on European parliamentary democracies, providing region-specific insights into centre party behaviour and competition.

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Pinter
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hardcover
ASIN
1855674319
Category
Books > Subjects > Politics, Philosophy & Social Sciences > Government & Politics > Countries & Regions > Europe
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Amazon UK
Release Date
08 May 1997
Listed Since
19 February 2007

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