Elections, parties, and representation in post-communist Europe

Preface List of Tables List of Party Acronyms Representation, Political Parties and the Quality of Democracy The Concept of Representation Political Parties and Their Evolution Voters and the Electoral Mechanism Voters and Electoral Outcomes Political Parties and Party Systems Standing for Office: Parties and their Candidates The Representation of Women The Political Representation of National Minorities Conclusion: Elections, Parties and Representation