by Walter Korpi (Author)

First published in 1983. This book combines a case study of class relations, politics and voting in Sweden with a comparative analysis of distributive conflicts and politics in eighteen OECD countries. Its underlying theoretical theme is the development of class relations in free-enterprise or capitalise democracies. This title will be of interest to students of history and politics.

Author Biography

Walter Korpi, born 1934 in Koutojärvi in the Hietaniemi parish, is a Swedish sociologist and professor.