Party Formation and Democratic Transition in Spain
Author | : J. Hopkin |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 302 |
Release | : 2015-12-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780333983362 |
ISBN-13 | : 033398336X |
Rating | : 4/5 (36X Downloads) |
Download or read book Party Formation and Democratic Transition in Spain written by J. Hopkin and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-12-22 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The abrupt collapse and dissolution of the Union of the Democratic Centre (UCD), the party which governed Spain during the crucial period of the transition to democracy (1977-82), is one of the most extraordinary events in the history of European party politics. This book develops an original theoretical framework for the study of party institutionalisation, and draws on a wide range of empirical sources to offer new insights into the causes of the UCD's collapse.