Political Parties and Legislative Party Switching

Book Overview

Political parties and democratic politics go hand in hand. Since parties matter, it matters too when elected politicians change party affiliation. This book shows why, when, and to what effect politicians switch parties in pursuit of their goals, as constrained by institutions and in response to their environments.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349374253
• ISBN13: 9781349374250
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"