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21. Covering distance : essays on representation and political communication
Sammanfattning : Political representatives’ democratic legitimacy rests on their ability to cover the distance between themselves and citizens. Representatives must avoid being perceived as distant and aloof from the needs and wishes of those they represent. LÄS MER
22. Gatekeepers of democracy? : a comparative study of elite support for democracy in Russia and the Baltic States
Sammanfattning : This study deals with the consolidation of democracy in general and with political support for democracy, in particular. The theoretical reason for observing support for democracy rests on the assumption that this kind of support is a vital factor that will foster (or its absence will obstruct) the development of democracy in the countries analysed in this study, i. LÄS MER
23. Doubting democrats? : A comparative analysis of support for democracy in Central and Eastern Europe
Sammanfattning : This thesis deals with public support for the democratic political system in the new Central and East European member states of the European Union. The main aim of this study is to analyse democratic consolidation on the attitudinal level. LÄS MER
24. Den svenska valforskningen : vetenskapande, demokrati och medborgerlig upplysning
Sammanfattning : This thesis is an examination and a critical account of the Swedish Election Studies, carried out at the Department of Political Science, Gothenburg University in collaboration with Statistics Sweden. The primary sources are the fifteen main reports delivered to the public through the years 1977 – 2006. LÄS MER
25. Politics of Affection : Ex-Combatants, Political Engagement and Reintegration Programs in Liberia
Sammanfattning : Ex-combatants' relationship with post-war politics is crucial for the continued democratization and peace processes, irrespective of what has shaped it: the war or their post-war experiences. In this thesis, the relationship with politics, after the end of the Liberian civil war (1989-2003) is explored among ex-combatants, following the research question: How do ex-combatants in Liberia think about politics and how do they engage in politics? Demobilization, Disarmament and Reintegration (DDR) programs are a large component of contemporary peacebuilding efforts that target ex-combatant populations. LÄS MER