Mostly British and eastern European political scientists survey the development of political parties in particular post-communist countries and in eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union in general. They examine the capacity of the former ruling parties to attract contemporary voters and their role in contributing to the consolidation of the new democratic regimes. Other concerns include the professionalization of party activity, institutionalism, electoral developments, and party finances. Distributed in the US by ISBS. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
