Politics, Parties, and Elections in Turkey

Politics, Parties, and Elections in Turkey
Author: Sabri Sayari
Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2002
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9781588260222


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The Turkish party system has undergone significant changes since the 1940s, moving from a two-party system to one encompassing nineteen parties - and resulting in a highly fragmented parliament. The contributors to this volume assess the intertwined effects of party fragmentation and voter volatility in Turkey. Presenting a wealth of data, they illuminate the trajectory of democratic consolidation, as well as underlying issues of representation, participation, and govern-ability.