The Social Democratic Dilemma: Ideology, Governance and Globalization

by S. Thomson

Overview

This book examines the development of social democratic parties in Western Europe and suggests that instead of viewing a single model, in the past it was more accurate to consider a Northern and Southern European version. Each model varied in its characteristics, yet each retained an adherence to the same core values. But now a 'new' version of social democracy is emerging that is characterised by an advocacy of the tenets of neo-liberalism.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780333776742
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	05/26/2000
Edition description:	2000
Pages:	318
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Stuart Thomson is Researcher in Politics at the University of Aberdeen.

Table of Contents

List of Tables and Diagrams List of Abbreviations Preface Introduction Diversity and Change in Models of Social Democracy Theories to Explain the 'Decline' of Social Democracy The Southern European Model of Social Democracy The Northern European Model of Social Democracy The British Case: The Development of New Labour The Failures of 'New' Social Democracy Conclusion Appendix Bibliography and Sources Index