Political survival of small parties in Europe /
Jae-Jae Spoon.
- Ann Arbor : University of Michigan Press, 2011.
- xv, 203 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
- New comparative politics .
- New comparative politics. .
Includes bibliographical references (p.175-192) and index.
Small party survival: challenges and solutions -- Balancing preferences: a theory of small party survival -- Preelection coalitions in France: a lasting electoral strategy? -- Focusing locally and targeting nationally in the United Kingdom: working toward representation in Westminster -- Communicating credibility: elected officials and media strategies -- The balancing act synthesized: policy, electoral, and communication strategies.