Party Government
American Political Science
Book • 1996
E. E.
Schattschneider's 'Party Government' is a classic work in American political science that examines the role of political parties in shaping democratic politics.
The book argues that political parties are indispensable for a functioning democracy, as they provide a mechanism for structuring political competition and enabling popular control over government.
Schattschneider emphasizes the importance of strong and responsible parties for promoting accountability, representing diverse interests, and formulating coherent public policies.
He critiques the notion of a non-partisan or independent politics, arguing that it is unrealistic and ultimately undermines democratic governance.
The book offers a compelling defense of party government as a vital component of a healthy and vibrant democracy.
Schattschneider's 'Party Government' is a classic work in American political science that examines the role of political parties in shaping democratic politics.
The book argues that political parties are indispensable for a functioning democracy, as they provide a mechanism for structuring political competition and enabling popular control over government.
Schattschneider emphasizes the importance of strong and responsible parties for promoting accountability, representing diverse interests, and formulating coherent public policies.
He critiques the notion of a non-partisan or independent politics, arguing that it is unrealistic and ultimately undermines democratic governance.
The book offers a compelling defense of party government as a vital component of a healthy and vibrant democracy.
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Didi Kuo, "The Great Retreat: How Political Parties Should Behave and Why They Don't" (Oxford UP, 2025)
