Political Parties in South AsiaSubrata Mitra, Mike Enskat, Clemens Spiess Bloomsbury Academic, 2004 M08 30 - 366 pages Political parties are recognized as a highly important instrument for the functioning of democratic politics. They are essential for state formation and the intermediation between the state and society. This book is a pioneering attempt to discuss and analyze the complex variations of the party landscape in South Asia. It pays special attention to the evaluation of the role of political parties in the creation of multicultural, pluralist, and democratic societies. |
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Confronting the Weakest Link: Aiding Political Parties in New Democracies Thomas Carothers No preview available - 2006 |