The Influence of the Type of Dominant Party on Democracy: A Comparison Between South Africa and Malaysia - Couverture souple

Kaßner, Malte

 
9783658044374: The Influence of the Type of Dominant Party on Democracy: A Comparison Between South Africa and Malaysia
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ISBN 10 : 3658044373 ISBN 13 : 9783658044374
Editeur : Springer VS, 2013

Synopsis

Dominant parties and democracies – are they really strange bedfellows? Malte Kaßner sheds light on the relation between one-party dominance and democracy from a comparative perspective. The study examines the key question how different types of dominant parties influence democracy in multicultural societies with the help of two case studies: South Africa and Malaysia. Both countries are characterized by an ethnically, linguistically and religiously plural society. The author analyses the two dominant parties African National Congress (ANC) and United Malays National Organization (UMNO) and their implications on democracy in the two countries. The outcome suggests that one-party dominance per se cannot be assessed as beneficial or harmful for democratic development. Rather, dominant parties deserve a stronger analytical differentiation. Causal patterns contribute to such a differentiation.

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À propos de l?auteur

Malte Kaßner is freelance coach and consultant for development co-operations worldwide.

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Éditeur
Springer VS
Date d'édition
2013
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3658044373
ISBN 13 
9783658044374
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
384
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