1st Edition
The Evolution of Green Politics Development and Change Within European Green Parties
By Jon Burchell
Copyright 2003
208 Pages
by
Routledge
208 Pages
by
Routledge
208 Pages
by
Routledge
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The emergence of Green parties throughout Europe during the 1980s marked the arrival of a new form of political movement and a challenge to existing party models. This work presents an in-depth, thematic comparative approach to the analysis of recent Green party development and change, questioning whether the process of party evolution has resulted in the ideological dilution of Green ideals and... Read more
Introduction * A 'New' Challenge to Party Politics? Analysing Green Party Development and Change * Placing Green Politics in a 'Party' Environment * Seeking Space and Opportunity: The Emergence of Green Parties in Germany, France, Sweden and the UK * Awkward Partners: Changing Strategies towards Other Parties * Square Pegs in Round Holes: Organizational Reform * Redefining the Environment: Changes in Green Party Policy * Interpreting Transformation within European Green Parties: Evolving or Conforming? * References * Notes * Index
Biography
Jon Burchell is a lecturer in politics at Liverpool John Moores University.
'An illuminating study.' Scientific and Medical Network Review A brief, challenging book that should be read widely by travellers - and students of the subject.' Long Range Planning 'It presents an in-depth, thematic and comparative approach to the analysis of recent party development.' Environment Business
