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Political Science B, 30 credits

Swedish name: Statsvetenskap B
This syllabus is valid: 2026-01-19 and until further notice
Course code: 2SV114
Credit points: 30
Education level: First cycle
Main Field of Study and progress level: Political Science: First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Three-grade scale
Responsible department: Department of Political Science
Established by: Prefekt, 2025-09-08,

Literature

Valid from: 2026-01-19

Democracy after illiberalism: a warning from Poland
Stanley Bill, Stanley Ben
Journal of Democracy : 2025 :
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Diamond Larry
Democracy’s arc: From resurgent to imperiled
Journal of Democracy : 2022 :
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The Changing Cleavage Politics of Western Europe
Ford Robert, Jennings Will
SSRN : 2020 :
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Inclusive or exclusive? Candidate selection methods do not affect descriptive representation.
Grahn Michael, Håkansson Sandra
Taylor and Francis : 2025 :
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Green-Pedersen Christoffer
The Growing Importance of Issue Competition: The Changing Nature of Party Competition in Western Europe.  
Sage Journals : 2007 :
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How does the education cleavage stack up against the classic cleavages of the past?
Hooghe Liesbet, Marks Gary
Taylor and Francis : 2025 :
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Sociala rörelser i Sverige: Introduktion
Jämte Jan, Lundstedt Måns, Wennerhag Magnus

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Hagevi Magnus
Partier och partisystem
Tredje upplagan : Lund : Studentlitteratur : [2025] : 317 sidor :
LIBRIS ID: rctkctq0pvqd3dp8
ISBN: 9789144187693
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Does accommodation work? Mainstream party strategies and the success of radical right parties
Krause Werner, Cohen Denis, Abou-Chadi Tarik
Cambridge. University Press : 2022 :
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Lehmann Felix
Why accommodate? How niche pressure and intra-party divisions shape mainstream party strategies
2024 :
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Så dör demokratier
Levitsky Steven, Ziblatt Daniel, Andersson Thomas
Upplaga 1 : Lund : Studentlitteratur : [2020] : 326 sidor :
LIBRIS ID: 8m9r9kzn6344hbvs
ISBN: 9789144140438
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When should the majority rule?
Levitsky Steven, Ziblatt Daniel
Journal of Democracy : 2025 :
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A Systematic Review of Causal and Correlational Evidence Worldwide
Lorenz-Spreen Phillip, Oswald Lisa, Lewandowsky Stephan
Nature Human Behaviour : 2022 :
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Meguid Bonnie
Competition between Unequals: The Role of Mainstream Party Strategy and Niche Party Success
Cambridge. University Press : 2005 :
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Political parties and legislators
Saalfeld Thomas, Strøm Kaare

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Why Civil Resistance Works.
Chenoweth Erica, Stephan Maria J
Columbia University Press : 2011 :
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Politiskt deltagande : val, partier och protester
Uba Katrin, Jansson Jenny
Upplaga 1 : Lund : Studentlitteratur : [2023] : 232 sidor :
LIBRIS ID: vbldgwdcstq29v8f
ISBN: 9789144153469
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Who takes the parliamentary floor?: The role of gender in speech-making in the Swedish Riksdag
Bäck Hanna, Debus Marc, Müller Jochen

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Are politicians biased against ethnic minority candidates? Experimental evidence from Norway
Carlsson Magnus, Finseraas Henning, Midtbøen Arnfinn

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Quotas and intersectionality: Ethnicity and gender in candidate selection
Celis Karen, Erzeel Silvia, Mügge Liza

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Goddard Dee
Entering the men's domain? Gender and portfolio allocation in European governments 

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Samhällsvetenskapliga perspektiv på Black Lives Matter
Jämte Jan, Kelekay Jasmine, Schclarek Mulinari Leandro

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Female political representation and substantive effects on policies: A literature review
Hessami Zohal, Lopes da Fonseca Mariana

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Voter preferences and the political underrepresentation of minority groups: Lesbian, gay, and transgender candidates in advanced democracies
Magni Gabriele, Reynolds Andrews

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Indigenous peoples’ right to self-determination: Perceptions of self-determination among the Sámi electorate in Sweden 
Mörkenstam Ulf, Nilsson Ragnhild, Dahlberg Stefan

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Nilsson Marco
Arent You Tired of Talking? Priming Men and Women into Violence through Gateway Organizations
Taylor and Francis : 2022 :
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O´Brien Diana Z
Rising to the top: Gender, political performance, and party leadership in parliamentary democracies. 
Wiley Online Library : 2015 :
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Radical climate protests linked to increases in public support for moderate organizations. 
Ostarek Markus, Simpson Brent, Rogers Cathy, Ozden James
Nature Sustainability : 2024 :
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Portmann Lea
Do stereotypes explain discrimination against minority candidates or discrimination in favor of majority candidates?
Cambridge. University Press : 2021 :
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Far-right contentious politics in times of crisis: between adaptation and transformation 
Pirro Andrea L.P, Castelli Gattinara Pietro, Froio Caterina
Taylor and Francis : 2024 :
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Women in leadership in the party: Women’s representation in intra-party leadership and party positions on gender equality in employment
Purcell Nicole L, Nagao Haruka
Sage Journals : 2023 :
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Taylor-Robinson Michelle
Gender and Legislatures

Kvinnor i politiken och män vid makten? 
Rickne Johanna, Folke Olle

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The criminalization of dissent and protest.
Selmini Rossella, Di Ronco Anna
The University of Chicago Press : 2023 :
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Women in cabinets: The role of party ideology and government turnover 
Stockemer Daniel, Sundström Aksel
Sage Journals : 2017 :
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Weldon Laurel S
State feminism, global feminist waves and democratic backsliding: global and cross-national perspectives.
Springer Nature Link : 2024 :
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Perspektiv på offentlig förvaltning : teori i praktiken
Alamaa Linda, Melander Stina, Stubbergaard Ylva
Upplaga 1 : Lund : Studentlitteratur : [2022] : 255 sidor :
ISBN: 9789144153247
LIBRIS ID: q5zggcl1nmncwbpt
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Poststructural policy analysis: a guide to practice
Bacchi Carol, Goodwin Susan
2016 :
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Policy i teori och praktik
Olsson Jan, Berg Monika, Hysing Erik, Kristianssen Ann-Catrin, Petersén Anna
Andra upplagan : Lund : Studentlitteratur : [2025] : 407 sidor :
LIBRIS ID: zk15swr5wqlnrvsc
ISBN: 9789144191904
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Governing the Automated Welfare State: Translations between AI Ethics and Anti-discrimination Regulation
Blom Lussi Ellinor, Larsson Stefan, Högberg Charlotte, Kaun Anne
Scandinavian University Press : 2024 :
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Vedung Evert
Utvärdering i politik och förvaltning
3., [omarb. och uppdaterade] uppl. : Lund : Studentlitteratur : 2009 : 315 s. :
ISBN: 978-91-44-00174-6
LIBRIS ID: 11448624
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Benz Arthur.
Rethinking Multilevel Governance
Cheltenham : Edward Elgar Publishing Limited : 2024 :

LIBRIS ID: h2n2g5f3f0r1kdm2
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European Union environmental policy after the Lisbon Treaty: plus ca change, plus c’est la meme chose?
Benson David, Jordan Andrew
Taylor and Francis : 2010 :
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Svensk politik och EU : hur svensk politik har förändrats av medlemskapet i EU
Silander Daniel, Öhlén Mats
Andra upplagan : Stockholm : Santérus Förlag : 2025 : 311 sidor :
LIBRIS ID: cxzqbjsb9j5s0ghl
ISBN: 9789173592178
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European Union politics
Cini Michelle, Pérez-Solórzano Borragán Nieves
Eighth edition. : Oxford : Oxford University Press : [2025] : xlii, 605 pages :

LIBRIS ID: rcwlf1f7p5wcsl4c
ISBN: 9780198898986
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Coolsaet Brendan
Environmental justice : key issues
Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge : 2021 : xxii, 341 pages :
LIBRIS ID: w82p0301twq98nc0
ISBN: 9780367139926
ISBN: 0367139928
ISBN: 9780367139933
ISBN: 0367139936
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Deters Henning
European environmental policy at 50: Five decades of escaping decision traps? 
Wiley Online Library : 2019 :
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Three decades of EU climate policy: Racing toward climate neutrality?
Dupont Claire, Moore Brendan, Lerum Boasson Elin, Gravey Viviane, Jordan Andrew, Kivimaa Paula, Kulovesi Kati, Kuzemko Caroline, Oberthür Sebastian, Panchuk Dmytro, Rosamond Jeffrey, Torney Diarmuid, Tosun Jale, von Homeyer Ingmar
WIREs Climate Change : 2023 :
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Dobson Andrew
Environmental politics: a very short introduction

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Environmental governance
Evans James, Thomas Craig
Second edition : Oxford : Routledge : 2024 : xxiii, 286 pages :
LIBRIS ID: r9wm6zkzp8dn5dkv
ISBN: 9781032369655
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Institutional accountability: the differentiated implementation of collaborative governance in two EU states
Mancheva Irina, Pihlajamäki Mia, Keskinen Marko
Taylor and Francis : 2023 :
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Politicizing climate change in times of populism: an introduction
Marquardt Jens, Lederer Markus
Taylor and Francis : 2022 :
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From emissions trading to the European Green Deal: the evolution of the climate policy mix and climate policy integration in the EU
Oberthür Sebastian, von Homeyer Ingmar
Taylor and Francis : 2022 :
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When talk meets actions – return to Commission leadership in EU environmental policy-making with the European Green Deal
Pollex Jan, Lenschow Andrea
Taylor and Francis : 2023 :
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Handbook on European Union climate change policy and politics
Rayner Tim, Szulecki Kacper, Jordan Andrew
First edition. : Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing : 2023 : 1 online resource (440 pages) :

LIBRIS ID: 6phgt1n54m39fc9r
ISBN: 9781789906981
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Retrogradism in context. Varieties of right-wing populist climate politics
Selk Veith, Kemmerzell Jörg
Taylor and Francis : 2021 :
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Ullrichova Eliska
New intergovernmentalism: European council and environmental policy
Taylor and Francis : 2024 :
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EU climate policy in turbulent times: understanding the response to the Covid-19 pandemic and Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine
von Homeyer Ingmar, Oberthür Sebastian, Dupont Claire
Taylor and Francis : 2025 :
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The European Council, the Council and the Member States: changing environmental leadership dynamics in the European Union
Wurzel Rüdiger K. W, Liefferink Duncan , Di Lullo Maurizio
Taylor and Francis : 2019 :
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Varför vetenskap? : om vikten av problem och teori i forskningsprocessen
Bjereld Ulf, Demker Marie, Hinnfors Jonas
Fjärde upplagan : Lund : Studentlitteratur : [2018] : 151 sidor :
ISBN: 9789144120218
LIBRIS ID: 7g4mw9pr5pdlv49q
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Theory and methods in political science
Lowndes Vivien, Marsh David, Stoker Gerry
Fourth edition : London : Palgrave : 2018 : 391 sidor :
ISBN: 978-1-137-60351-7
LIBRIS ID: 21822098
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Rational Choice

What parties want from their leaders: How office achievement trumps electoral performance as a driver of party leader survival
Ennser-Jedenastik Laurenz, Schumacher Gijs 
European Journal of Political Research : 2021 :
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How is Government Stability Affected by the State of the Economy? Payoff Structures, Government Type and Economic State
Hellström Johan, Walther Daniel
Included in:
Government and opposition
Oxford : Blackwell : 2000- :
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Institutionalism

After Lisbon: National Parliaments in the European Union
Auel Katrin, Christiansen Thomas 
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West European politics
London : Frank Cass : 1978- :
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Sandström Camilla 
Institutional dimensions of comanagement: Participation, power, and process.
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Society & natural resources [Elektronisk resurs].
New York : Taylor & Francis : 1988- :
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Konstruktivism och post-strukturalism

Wojczewski Thorsten 
Populism, and American Foreign Policy
Oxford : 2020 :
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Reimerson Elsa
Between nature and culture: Exploring space for indigenous agency in the Convention on Biological Diversity
Included in:
Environmental politics [Elektronisk resurs].
London : Taylor & Francis : 2001- :
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Feminism

The enemy’s enemy: feminism at the crossroads of neoliberal co-optation and anti-gender conservatism
Gunnarsson Payne Jenny, Tornhill Sofie 
Taylor and Francis : 2021 :
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Olivius Elisabeth 
Constructing Humanitarian Selves and Refugee Others
Included in:
International feminist journal of politics
London : Routledge : 1999- :
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Can There Be a Feminist Rational Choice Institutionalism.
Driscoll Amanda, Krook M.l.
Cambridge. University Press : 2009 :
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