A research agenda for political parties / edited by Niklas Bolin (professor of political science, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Mid Sweden University) and Magnus Hagevi (professor of political science, Department of Political Science, Linnaeus University, Sweden).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Bolin, Niklas, editor.

Hagevi, Magnus, editor.

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

Elgar research agendas

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political parties--Research.

Political parties.

Political campaigns--Technological aspects.

Political campaigns.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (186 pages)

Edition:

First.

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2026.

Summary:

"Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary. This timely Research Agenda examines how political parties are transforming amid digital change, shifting voter alignments and growing fragmentation. Bringing together leading international scholars, it combines classic theories with innovative approaches to understand how parties organise, communicate and govern in modern democracies. Contributors analyse topics such as how parties democratise and distribute power, how digitalisation and artificial intelligence reshape campaigns and communication and also how parties govern and cooperate in increasingly complex political systems. The Research Agenda bridges theory and method, linking institutionalism, rational choice and political psychology with cutting-edge technological and comparative tools, and outlines the framework of the internal, electoral and decision-making arenas of party politics. A Research Agenda for Political Parties is a crucial resource for scholars and students of political parties, comparative politics, political behaviour, political communication, and legislative studies. It will also benefit journalists, researchers and political practitioners seeking a deeper understanding of the changing nature of political parties"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: 1. A foundation for thinking about political parties in democratic systems / Magnus Hagevi and Niklas Bolin

Part I: Internal party arena

2. Party finance / Michael Ko

3. Party leaders / Marco Lisi

4. Internal democracy in parties / Emilie van Haute

Part II: Electoral arena

5. Digital election campaigns and the AI revolution isabelle roth borucki and esmeralda bon

6. Parties' representation of citizens / Bram Wauters and Jasmien Luypaert

7. The next realignment of party systems / Aiko Wagner

Part III: Decision-making arena

8. Parties in coalition governments / Mariyana Angelova

9. Legislative party groups / Tim A. Mickler and David M. Willumsen

10. Parties in opposition / Flemming Juul Christiansen.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035326303 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.