| ID | 107440 |
| Title Proper | Historical institutionalist approach to political party organization |
| Other Title Information | the case of South Korea |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Hellmann, Olli |
| Publication | 2011. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The existing literature on party organization is deeply divided over the question of how much freedom of choice decision-makers in a party enjoy in relation to their environment. Although the resulting theoretical deadlock seriously weakens our understanding of party formation and change, no attempt has been made to reconcile the different approaches. This article aims to do just that by offering a historical institutionalist perspective on party organization. Studying the development of political parties in South Korea, it argues that party organizations are best understood as strategic responses to electoral markets. Party organizations reproduce and change, as advantaged factions defend the status quo, while disadvantaged factions work towards organizational reform. |
| `In' analytical Note | Government and Opposition Vol. 46, No.4; Oct 2011: p.464-484 |
| Journal Source | Government and Opposition Vol. 46, No.4; Oct 2011: p.464-484 |
| Key Words | Historical Institutionalist Approach ; Political Party Organization ; South Korea ; Political Parties ; Party Organization |