Political parties and party platforms Books
Institute of Southeast Asian Studies Deepening Democracy in Indonesia?: Direct
Book SynopsisSince the fall of long-reigning President Soeharto, in 1998, Indonesia has been in an era of transition, away from an authoritarian regime, and on a quest for democracy. This quest started with decentralization laws implemented in 2001, which gave greater autonomy to the regions, and continued with the direct elections for the national and local legislatures and the President in 2004. The latest development in this democratization process is the implementation of a system for the direct election of regional leaders, which began in 2005; the first round of elections across the nation for all governors, mayors and district heads was completed in 2008. Authors of the chapters in this volume, the result of a workshop in Singapore in 2006, present data from across the archipelago for these first direct elections for local leaders and give their assessment as to how far these elections have contributed to a deepening democracy.Table of ContentsDeepening Democracy in Indonesia? Direct Elections for Local Leaders (Pilkada); Preliminary pages; 1. Indonesia and the Quest for "Democracy", by Priyambudi Sulistiyanto Maribeth Erb; 2. Pilkada Langsung: The First Step on the Long Road to a Dualistic Provincial and District Government, by Aloysius Benedictus Mboi; PART I: POLITICAL PARTIES, POLITICIAN ELITES AND THE VOTERS; 3. Political Parties in Pilkada: Some Problems for Democratic Consolidation, by Pratikno; 4. Batam's 2006 Mayoral Election: Weakened Political Parties and Intensified Power Struggle in Local Indonesia, by Nankyung Choi; 5. The Rising Importance of Personal Networks in Indonesian Local Politics: An Analysis of District Government Head Elections in South Sulawesi in 2005, by Michael Buehler; 6. Pilkada, Money Politics and the Dangers of "Informal Governance" Practices, by Syarif Hidayat; 7. Electing District Heads in Indonesia: Democratic Deepening or Elite Entrenchment?, by Jim Schiller; 8. Gender and Reform in Indonesian Politics: The Case of a Javanese Woman Bupati, by Tri Ratnawati; 9. Pilkada in Bantul District: Incumbent, Populism and the Decline of Royal Power, by Priyambudi Sulistiyanto; PART II: MEDIA AND CAMPAIGNS: COMPARING LOCAL AND NATIONAL ELECTIONS; 10. Pomp, Piety and Performance: Pilkada in Yogyakarta, 2005, by Jennifer Lindsay; 11. Assessing Media Impact on Local Elections in Indonesia, by David T Hill; PART III: CONFLICT, ETHNICITY, AND POLITICAL DIVISIONS; 12. Autonomy, Democracy, and Internal Conflict: The 2006 Gubernatorial Elections in Papua, by Marcus Mietzner; 13. Conflict and the Growth of Democracy in Manggarai District, by Maribeth Erb Wilhelmus.
£48.00
ISEAS Party Mergers in Myanmar: A New Development
Book SynopsisParty mergers are a new development in Myanmar politics. Given that such mergers often assist the consolidation of new democratic regimes, some broader system-wide effects may also occur. Myanmar’s ethnic parties consistently choose merger strategies over other forms of pre-electoral coalition. This highlights a transition from a focus on questions of authoritarianism and democracy to one on the creation of a federal system of government with a stronger cleavage between competing Bamar and ethnic nationalisms. Despite cooperation among political parties outside the electoral process, pre-electoral coalitions such as constituency-sharing or campaigning for allies have generally not been successful. Five of the six mergers among ethnic parties attempted prior to the 2015 general election failed. However, between 2017 and 2019, five mergers involving parties representing the Chin, Kachin, Kayah, Kayin or Karen, and Mon ethnicities, achieved success. The successful mergers were motivated not only by desires for electoral success in 2020 but also by shared federal aims, which involve ethnic parties in Chin, Kachin, Kayah, Kayin or Karen, and Mon states forming a strong local party in their respective regions to strive for ethnic equality and self-determination. The mergers are between parties with markedly different platforms and their success is conditioned by their preferences for particular kinds of federalism. Mergers cannot guarantee electoral success. And other pre-electoral coalitions, such as avoiding competition for the same constituencies, also proved successful in the 2018 by-elections. But what mergers can uniquely do is respond to public demand for parties to unite and make the resulting party stronger in terms of resources and public support. In general, mergers can reduce system fragmentation, avoid vote wastage and lead to the formation of stable parties. Ethnic party mergers also simplify party labels for voters and make it easier for them to vote on the basis of ethnic preferences. In addition, mergers can increase public interest and political participation among members of ethnic communities. Three common factors behind the five successful mergers are previous electoral losses, public pressure and shared federal aims. The durability of these mergers depends on continuous party building, negotiations and equality among party members. Meanwhile, a greater number of new parties will form and continue to exist under the multi-party democracy principle granted in Myanmar’s 2008 Constitution. The upcoming 2020 general election will witness a combination of mergers and other pre-electoral coalition forms between ethnic parties as they compete with Bamar national parties. Election results will influence the durability of merged parties, their political allegiance and potential parliamentary coalitions.
£10.97
ISEAS The Unrealized Mahatir-Anwar Transitions: Social
Book SynopsisThe unrealized transitions were a setback for a "reform agenda", which Anwar Ibrahim articulated, but which emerged from dissident movements for diverse reforms. These movements helped the multiethnic, socially inclusive, opposition to win the 14th General Election. They are only seemingly dormant because of the pandemic.The Pakatan Harapan regime had the best chance to supply a fresh vision, deeper social understanding, and commitment to reform. The present Perikatan Nasional regime's fixation on "Malayness" overlooks twenty years of intense intra-Malay conflicts that began with the failure of the first transition.As the "7th Prime Minister", Mahathir had a rare chance to redeem himself from major errors of his first twenty-two-year tenure. He squandered his chance by not honouring the Pakatan Harapan transition plan.Anwar Ibrahim's opponents mock him for being obsessed with wanting to be prime minister. Yet they obsessively fear his becoming prime minister. Anwar may be twice loser in political succession but "the spectre of Anwar" still haunts Malaysian political consciousness.
£10.16
ISEAS The Democratic Action Party in Johor: Assailing
Book SynopsisUntil approximately two decades ago, the Democratic Action Party (DAP) struggled to make inroads in Johor due to: (1) the unique historical developments in the state, which benefited its primary opponent Barisan Nasional (BN), and (2) the decentralized party structure in Johor with party branches serving as the main player responsible for grassroots mobilization and campaigning, which resulted in an underdeveloped and less cohesive state party structure. Despite Lee Kaw playing a crucial leadership role for the nascent party to take root in the state, Johor remained in the periphery during the initial decades of the party's establishment. The party managed to achieve some electoral success only in central Johor around the Kluang. The party achieved a rare breakthrough in Johor during the 1990 General Election when numerous Chinese educationalists allied with the DAP under the call of then Dong Zong chairman Lim Fong Seng. However, the national alliance frayed soon after, with the DAP losing its momentum in Johor by the next general election. Dr Boo Cheng Hau inherited the decentralized state leadership structure when he became the DAP Johor chairman in 2005. Under Dr Boo's leadership the party prioritized welfare provision and constituency services in several state constituencies, particularly Skudai (in Gelang Patah) and Bentayan (in Bakri).
£10.16
Taylor & Francis The Radical Left and Social Transformation
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£128.25
Taylor & Francis The Politics of Social Democracy Issues Dilemmas and Future Directions for the CentreLeft
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£128.25
Taylor & Francis The Politics of Social Democracy Issues Dilemmas and Future Directions for the CentreLeft
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£36.99
Taylor & Francis Local Politics and National Policy
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£43.99
Taylor & Francis Ethnicity and Party Politics in Turkey The Rise of the Kurdish Party during the Kurdish Opening Process Routledge Studies in Middle Eastern Politics
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£128.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Whig Party 1807 1812
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£114.00
Taylor & Francis Ltd Japans New Party System
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£37.99
Taylor & Francis Islamism Populism and Turkish Foreign Policy
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£128.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Fight for Chinas Future Civil Society vs the Chinese Communist Party
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£128.25
Taylor & Francis Corporatism and Fascism The Corporatist Wave in Europe Routledge Studies in Fascism and the Far Right
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£43.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd MPs Roles and Representation
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£128.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Routledge Handbook on Political Parties in the Middle East and North Africa Routledge Handbooks
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£204.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Immigrant Incorporation in Political Parties
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£39.99
Taylor & Francis Cultivating New Postsecular Political Space
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£128.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Parliamentary Candidates Between Voters and Parties A Comparative Perspective Routledge Research on Social and Political Elites
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£128.25
Taylor & Francis Electoral Politics in India
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£43.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Spd And The Challenge Of Mass Politics The Dilemma Of The German Volkspartei
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£128.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Spd And The Challenge Of Mass Politics The Dilemma Of The German Volkspartei
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£39.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd AntiNeoliberal Populisms in Comparative Perspective A Latinamericanisation of Southern Europe Routledge Studies in Latin American Politics
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£128.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd A Tale of Two Parties Living Amongst Democrats and Republicans Since 1952 Routledge Research in American Politics and Governance
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£128.25
Taylor & Francis Malaysias 14th General Election and UMNOâs Fall
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£128.25
Taylor & Francis Pakistan
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£128.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Pakistan
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£39.99
Taylor & Francis West Bengal under the Left
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£128.25
Taylor & Francis Changing Borders in Europe Exploring the Dynamics of Integration Differentiation and SelfDetermination in the European Union RoutledgeUACES Contemporary European Studies
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£39.99
Taylor & Francis Electoral Politics and Hindu Nationalism in India The Bharatiya Jana Sangh 19511971 Routledge Studies in South Asian Politics
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£128.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Routledge Handbook of Local Elections and Voting in Europe
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£204.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Political Incivility in the Parliamentary Electoral and Media Arena Crossing Boundaries Routledge Studies on Political Parties and Party Systems
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£109.25
Taylor & Francis Electoral Participation in Newly Consolidated Democracies Turnout in Africa Latin America East Asia and PostCommunist Europe 1 Routledge Research in Comparative Politics
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£128.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Politics of Populism in Hungary
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£128.25
Taylor & Francis The Independent Labour Party 19141939 The Political and Cultural History of a Socialist Party
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£39.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Elections in India
Elections in India by Delhi
£128.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Democratic Dilemmas Why Democracies Ban Political Parties
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£39.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Opposition Parties in European Legislatures
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£39.99
Taylor & Francis Challenging Austerity
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£39.99
Taylor & Francis Medieval Foundations of International Relations
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£39.99
Taylor & Francis German Perspectives on RightWing Extremism
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£43.69
Taylor & Francis The Longue DurÃe of the FarRight
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£39.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Parliamentary Candidates Between Voters and Parties
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£37.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd AntiNeoliberal Populisms in Comparative Perspective
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£39.99
Taylor & Francis Gradual Institutional Change in Japan Kantei Leadership under the Abe Administration Nissan InstituteRoutledge Japanese Studies
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£128.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Antipolitics in Contemporary Italy
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£128.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Turkeys Electoral Geography Trends Behaviors and Identities Routledge Studies in Middle Eastern Politics
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£128.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Turkeys Electoral Geography
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£37.99
