On Parties, Party Systems and Democracy: Selected writings of Peter Mair

The contributions in this volume provide an overview of Peter Mair’s most significant and influential writings. The chapters focus on a wide range of issues, from considerations on the relevance of concept formation to the study of party systems and party organisations, and from reflections on the democratic legitimacy of the European Union to the future of party democracy. The selection includes frequently cited papers alongside some of his lesser-known work. Collectively they attest to the broad scope and depth of Mair’s insights in the field of comparative (party) politics and the changing realities of party government.