Volume 2 Outline

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Volume 2 Outline

Part 1 – Theory

Chapter. Meso Theories of Power

I’m not sure if I need this chapter. The theory I mention below should all be included in the theory chapter of Volume 1.

Maybe Volume 1’s theory chapter can deal more with micro theories of power, and Volume 2’s theory chapter can address meso theories of power.

Engage with literatures, identify gaps and opportunities for theory-building

Part 2 – Analysis of Political Networks and Party Organization

Chapter. Organizational Framework and Measures

Part 1 introduced the organization and networks framework of political power. Four types of ties correspond to common phenomena:

  • self-ties, concurrent: joint appointments, interlocking directorates
  • self-ties, sequential: career advancement, promotions, demotions,
  • social-ties, concurrent: collusion, coordination,
  • social-ties, sequential: patronage, dynastic politics

Part 2 extends this framework up to the meso-level, by measuring features of formal and informal organization, such as

  • Vertically integrated tiers vs horizontally stratified tiers
  • Embeddedness in formal, external organizations or informal communities and networks
  • What else?

This section will also engage with the nets and orgs literature which has frequently called, but rarely delivered, methodological developments and empirical studies.

Chapter: Local Party Leadership

  • Link to articles by Jacob & Evelyn
    • Article: Local Party Leadership – 2024 KSCI, TSSCI
    • Article: Local Party Leadership and Party Organization – 2025 SSCI

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Part 3 – Macro Effects of Political Networks and Party Organization

Part 3 examines the effects of these transformed party organization on several social, political and administrative outcomes.

  • budget allocation and spending on local projects
  • grand and petty corruption scandals
  • any other outcomes?
  • public opinion, trust and perception

Part 3 should discuss the pros and cons of vertically coordinated vs stratified party organization, the pros and cons of embeddedness in local communities and national organizations.

Chapter: legislative agenda setting

Chapter: budget allocation

Chapter: national and local political scandals

Chapter: public opinion, trust, and political participation

How does the public perceive these organizational features

  • vertically coordinated vs stratified party organization
  • embeddedness in local communities and national organizations

And what effect do these have on political participation and public trust in political institutions?

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