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Voting behaviour - Political change?

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What is cognitive mobilization?

The ability to think and act independently without cues from trusted social agents

What was the important revolution/intergenerational shift that occurred after 1945 according to Inglehart?

Younger generations grew up in an era of relative economic and material security and the threat of future war between European states diminished after 1945.

What was the difference in political position between materialists and post-materialists?

Materialists believed that governments should ensure law and order, increase economic prosperity and keep the country safe. Post-materialists were about quality of life, social justice etc.

What are the two sides on globalization and its consequences?

Those who benefit from globalization and those who support greater openness to foreign cultures, and those who are harmed by globalization and those who prefer to preserve national community

What is realignment and why does it not happen now?

Realignment is a process in which the structure of electoral politics shifts to reflect a new divide rather than older political cleavages. It doesn't happen now because it is usually an elite-driven process in which party leaders shift their public position and voters follow their lead over time

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Comparative European Politics Distinctive Democracies, Common Challenges | 9780198811404 | Rory Costello

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