Clientelism and Democratic Representation in Comparative Perspective
Clientelism and Democratic Representation in Comparative Perspective by Saskia Ruth-Lovell, published by ECPR Press in 2019, is a comprehensive examination of clientelism within various democratic frameworks. This 272-page book, written in English, delves into the intricate relationships between political clientelism and democratic representation, exploring how these dynamics manifest across different regions and contexts.
Readers will find a collection of essays that analyze the organizational strategies of ethnic parties, the implications of clientelism in policy congruence, and the effects of democratic regression in countries like Russia. The book also addresses the role of government quality in shaping political strategies and examines case studies from India, Latin America, and Europe. Through these discussions, the work contributes to the broader fields of political science and social science, offering insights into the intersections of democracy, citizenship, and political ideologies.
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Introduction, Saskia Ruth-Lovell / 2. Patrons or Champions? The Organizational Strategies of Ethnic Parties, Petr Kopecky & Maria Spirova / 3. Political Clientelism and Affirmative Action in India, Frank de Zwart / 4. Clientelism and Policy Congruence in Latin American Democracies. Saskia P. Ruth / 5. Democratic Regression and Clientelism: Evidence from Russia, Inga Saikkonen / Part II: Clientelism and Democratic Governance: The Output-Side / 6. Parties in Government and Clientelism in Romania, Clara Volintiru & Sergiu Gherghina / 7. How the Quality of Government Affects the Choice Between Programmatic Spending and Partisan Favours. Juha Ylisalo / 8. Clientelism and Political Business Cycles: Evidence from Health Policy in Italy, Francesco Stolfi / 9. Universal Social Policies and Clientelistic Party Strategies in Latin America, Sarah Berens & Saskia Ruth-Lovell / 10. Misusing Reform: New Public Governance in the Service of Clientelism, Anka Kekez Kostro / 11. The Bureaucracy as an Opportunity Structure for Clientelism: neopatrimonial patterns in Argentina and Brazil (1990-2010), Luciana Cingolani / 12. Conclusion, Maria Spirova.
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