The analysis of party systems in Western Europe has long constituted a major focus of concern in comparative political science. Now for the first time, many of

This book focuses on the issue of the agenda of party politics. Studying how political parties come to compete about some issues rather than others allows us to

A group of specialists trace the origins and development of political parties, explore their impact on the system in which they exist, and raise new questions a

A study of party competition in Europe since 2008 aids understanding of the recent, often dramatic, changes taking place in European politics.

Developments in West European Politics brings together specially commissioned chapters by leading authorities to provide a tightly integrated assessment of poli