From Protest to Parties: Party-Building and Democratization in Africa

Description: From Protest to Parties: Party-Building and Democratization in Africa [Paperback] LeBas, Adrienne Product Overview Why do strong opposition party organizations emerge in some democratizing countries, while those in others remain weak or quickly fragment on ethnic lines? From Protest to Parties provides an explanation for differences in opposition party strength in democratizing regimes in Africa that remain far from democratic. The book argues that strong parties benefit from pre-existing mobilizing structures that transcend ethnic and other cleavages. These mobilizing structures are a legacy of authoritarian rule. Where authoritarian states relied on alliances with corporate actors, notably organized labor, they unintentionally armed their allies, providing them with structures and resources that could later be used to effectively challenge the state. Secondly, opposition parties are more likely to maintain their organizational cohesion and the commitment of activists when they use strategies and appeals that escalate conflict and reorient social boundaries around the lines of partisan affiliation. Polarization forges stronger parties, but it also increases the likelihood of violence and authoritarian retrenchment. From Protest to Parties draws upon an in-depth analysis of three countries in Anglophone Africa: Zimbabwe, Zambia and Kenya. Though these countries share similar institutional frameworks, including electoral rules, opposition party development takes a different route in each. In addition to providing a unique window into the politics of mobilization and protest in closed political regimes, the book sheds light on how the choices of political elites affect organizational development. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press; Reprint edition (July 12, 2013) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 316 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0199673004 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 01 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.8 ounces Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.21 x 6.14 x 0.66 inches Best Sellers Rank: #6,452,437 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2,689 in Political Ideologies #4,335 in Political Parties (Books) #4,576 in Non-US Legal Systems (Books) #2,689 in Political Ideologies #4,335 in Political Parties (Books) We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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