Political Parties in New Zealand

Résumé du livre

This is the first book to give a comprehensive account of New Zealand political parties. After describing their historical development it deals with voting behaviour, parties and interest groups, party organization inside and outside parliament, and party policies. This book relates the working of the parties to the New Zealand background. It also includes comparisons with Britain and Australia. some questions of general interest are analysed. To what extent is the organization of the parties "oligarchical"? In a country which has long been regarded as a supreme example of the welfare state what issues remain as fields for party conflict?" -- Inside front cover.