Description
Creating Partisans explores the organizational foundations that enable new political parties to establish themselves and thrive in Latin America’s diverse political landscape. Rather than focusing solely on ideology or leadership, Poertner investigates how parties construct organizational infrastructure and cultivate partisan loyalties among voters and members.
Through detailed case studies and empirical analysis, the book demonstrates that successful party-building depends on creating effective organizational networks that can mobilize supporters, coordinate activities, and develop lasting attachments to the party brand. Poertner examines the critical period when nascent parties transition from electoral vehicles to institutionalized political organizations with genuine grassroots support.
This work contributes significantly to understanding political party development, democratic institutionalization, and the dynamics of electoral competition in emerging democracies. It offers valuable lessons for scholars studying comparative politics, party systems, and the conditions necessary for stable democratic governance.
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