The Death of Social Democracy: Political Consequences in the 21st Century - Hardcover

Lavelle, Ashley

 
9780754670148: The Death of Social Democracy: Political Consequences in the 21st Century
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0754670147 ISBN 13: 9780754670148
Publisher: Routledge, 2008

Synopsis

Whereas many writers and scholars interested in the field of social democracy have focused on factors such as the role of economic globalization and electoral pressures, Ashley Lavelle explores the importance of the collapse of the post-war economic boom and lower growth rates since then. He examines how these pressures have led social democrats to embrace neo-liberal policies and become threatened by minor parties and independent politicians. Providing an original argument about the decline of social democracy, the author investigates how its decline has increased the popularity of minor parties and independents, along with the reasons for social democratic membership and electoral decline. This is an important book for scholars of social democracy and the broader themes of world politics, political parties, social movements and globalization.

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About the Author

Dr Ashley Lavelle is a Lecturer in the Department of Politics and Public Policy at Griffith University, Australia.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0754670147
ISBN 13 
9780754670148
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
234