From farmyard to city square? : the electoral adaptation of the Nordic agrarian parties

"How successful have the Nordic Agrarian-Centre Parties been in transforming themselves from class parties to catchall parties drawing significant support from voters engaged in the non-primary sectors of the economy? Using case studies from five comparable countries, David Arter provides an insightful account of an historic group of parties who still wield distinctive strength in the Nordic region." "This detailed profile, the first ever in English, makes a unique contribution to the topical issues of party adaptation and institutional modernization."--Jacket

according To The Editor, These Studies Examine How Successful The Nordic Agrarian Parties Have Been In Their Attempt To Transform Themselves From Class Parties To Broader Parties Drawing Support From Voters Engaged In The Non-primary Sectors Of The Economy. The Studies Focus On The Redefinition Of Party Identity, And The Development Of New Policies And Programs. Each Chapter Describes The Process Of Emergence Of An Agrarian Party, Analyzes The Process Of Renewal, Considers The Evolution Of The Party, And Presents Electoral Data And Analysis On Composition Of The Party And Distribution Of Party Support. This Work Lacks A Subject Index. Arter Is Affiliated With The Nordic Policy Studies Center, University Of Aberdeen.

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