Sartori, Giovanni,  1924- <br/><br/>
Parties and party systems :  a framework for analysis / 
Giovanni Sartori ;  introduction by Peter Mair. 
 - Colchester :  ECPR,  2005. 
 - 342 p. ;  24 cm. 
 - ECPR Press Classics .
<br/><br/>1. The party as part -- <br/>2. The party as a whole -- <br/>3. The preliminary framework -- <br/>4. The party from within -- <br/>5. The numerical criterion -- <br/>6. Competitive systems -- <br/>7. Non-competitive systems -- <br/>8. Fluid polities and quasi-parties -- <br/>9. The overall framework -- <br/>10. Spatial competition. 
<br/><br/> Outlines a comprehensive and authoritative approach to the classification of party systems. Offering an extensive review of the concept and rationale of the political party, while developing a sharp critique of various spatial models of party competition. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780954796617 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Political parties
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>324.2