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Informal Relations from Democratic Representatio - Case Studies from Central and Eastern Europe
. Ed(S): Mansfeldova, Zdenka; Pleines, Heiko
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Paperback. Editor(s): Mansfeldova, Zdenka; Pleines, Heiko. Num Pages: 314 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1000.
Informal relations have been one of the major research topics of the social sciences since the 1990s. In order to allow for meaningful comparisons between different combinations of the positive and negative effects of informal relations on democratic representation, this book focuses on post-socialist Central and Eastern Europe as a particular region where formal democratic rules have been established, but competing informal rules are still strong. A broad spectrum of related analytical concepts is discussed from different perspectives and from different academic disciplines, then empirical cases of the relationship between informal relations and democratic representation are analyzed. The contributions span ... Read more
Informal relations have been one of the major research topics of the social sciences since the 1990s. In order to allow for meaningful comparisons between different combinations of the positive and negative effects of informal relations on democratic representation, this book focuses on post-socialist Central and Eastern Europe as a particular region where formal democratic rules have been established, but competing informal rules are still strong. A broad spectrum of related analytical concepts is discussed from different perspectives and from different academic disciplines, then empirical cases of the relationship between informal relations and democratic representation are analyzed. The contributions span ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
ibidem-Verlag, Jessica Haunschild u Christian Schon Germany
Number of pages
314
Condition
New
Number of Pages
314
Place of Publication
Stuttgart, Germany
ISBN
9783838201733
SKU
V9783838201733
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99-15
About . Ed(S): Mansfeldova, Zdenka; Pleines, Heiko
Dr. Heiko Pleines is head of the Department of Politics and Economics of the Research Centre for East European Studies (Forschungsstelle Osteuropa) and lecturer in comparative politics at the University of Bremen, Germany. His major research interest is the role of non-state actors in political decision-making processes and the resulting impact on political regimes. Dr. Zdenka Mansfeldova is a ... Read more
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The book is an important source for those scholars whose research involves institution building and power relations in Eurasian postcommunist states.
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