Creating Partisans

Auteur

Mathias Poertner is Assistant Professor of Political Science at the London School of Economics and Political Science. His research on social identities and political participation lies at the intersection of political behavior, comparative politics, and political methodology. Mathias is co-author of Native Bias: Overcoming Discrimination Against Immigrants (2022).

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"Unveiling the secrets of political parties that successfully take root in society, this book is a resource for scholars, political enthusiasts, and anyone interested in Latin American state-society relations. Utilizes fieldwork and a multi-method research approach to reveal the mechanics behind democratic representation in transitioning societies"--

Contenu

List of figures; List of tables; Acknowledgments; 1. Introduction: the organizational roots of new parties; 2. Explaining mass support for new parties; Part I. Development of Mobilization Strategies: 3. Mediated appeals through peak associations: MAS in Bolivia; 4. Direct appeals: Alianza PAIS in Ecuador; 5. Mediated appeals through local associations: MORENA in Mexico; Part II. Implications for Mass Support: 6. Mechanisms of electoral support: Bolivia and Ecuador; 7. Resulting electoral support: Mexico; 8. Resulting party identification: Bolivia, Ecuador, and Mexico; 9. Conclusion: New parties, Societal organizations, and democracy; Bibliography.