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Routledge Political Parties - Political Science Volume 54

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Explore the fundamental role of political organizations in modern society with Political Parties, part of the Routledge Library Editions: Political Science series. This Volume 54 provides a deep look into why parties are necessary for modern political systems to function. The author argues that parties are required to legitimize modern systems and secure the loyalty and support of citizens. Without organized parties, political systems risk falling into either aristocracy or violent repression. This book examines how parties act as a democratizing force by widening the pool of potential political leaders, allowing for a broader range of recruitment than traditional elite structures. It is an essential read for students and scholars interested in how political structures shape the relationship between the government and the people.

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Examines how political parties serve as a necessary tool for legitimizing modern political systems.

Analyzes the connection between the absence of parties and the rule of traditional elites.

Discusses the role of parties in engaging the loyalty and support of a nation's citizens.

Explores the theory that parties act as a democratizing force by expanding leadership recruitment.

Provides a scholarly perspective on the alternatives to party rule, such as aristocracy or repression.

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Release Date
06 October 2009
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