Citizens, Elections, Parties

Focusing on the political behavior of citizens, this work compiles fourteen studies that explore the dynamics of citizenship, electoral participation, and party formation in both industrializing and industrialized societies. It examines the extension of citizenship to marginalized groups, the mobilization of new voters, and their responses to political alternatives. Stein Rokkan's innovative analyses of these themes have left a lasting impact on political sociology, prompting ongoing inquiries into citizen engagement and political structures. A new introduction by Alan Renwick enhances this edition.