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Global Political Parties
Katarina Patomaki
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Description for Global Political Parties
Paperback. Featuring contributions from major figures from Samir Amin to Jan Aart Scholte, this book is an analysis of what the globalization of party politics would mean for the nation state, global governance and democracy worldwide. Editor(s): Patomaki, Katarina Sehm; Ulvila, Marko. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JPA; JPL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 216 x 135 x 135. Weight in Grams: 254.
Political space seems to be shrinking, yet the term 'globalization' is seldom mentioned in connection with political parties. This book asks whether the time is now ripe for global political parties. Though global civil society is a buzzword, activists seem to reject the idea of global political parties as irrelevant. Yet political parties remain the formal basis for government both nationally and in the current international system. Looking to the future, will existing political parties democratize international governance, or will new political parties emerge to fill this vacuum? Is this a role that the World Social ... Read more
Political space seems to be shrinking, yet the term 'globalization' is seldom mentioned in connection with political parties. This book asks whether the time is now ripe for global political parties. Though global civil society is a buzzword, activists seem to reject the idea of global political parties as irrelevant. Yet political parties remain the formal basis for government both nationally and in the current international system. Looking to the future, will existing political parties democratize international governance, or will new political parties emerge to fill this vacuum? Is this a role that the World Social ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Zed Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781842779187
SKU
V9781842779187
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About Katarina Patomaki
Katarina Sehm Patomäki is the executive secretary of the Network Institute for Global Democratization (NIGD) and is also based at the University of Helsinki. Her research focuses mainly on debt in the developing world. Marko Ulvila is a freelance researcher and democracy activist based in Tampere, Finland. He is currently member-secretary of the Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and chairperson of ... Read more
Reviews for Global Political Parties
'Can we, should we move beyond transnational to global political institutions - social movements, trade-unions, parties? This book assembles a serious discussion and debate about the need for and desirability of global political parties. Crucial reading for all those who want to move forward.' Immanuel Wallerstein, Yale University ‘This book is a welcome addition to the growing and lively ... Read more