Suchergebnisse

Analysis of the distribution of political power in Brussels, Belgium, in terms of regional SES reveals that political power, assessed through residence of office-holders, is disproportionately concentrated in high SES areas; the few office-holders in lower SES districts appear to be among the least influential. Power distribution variances between French- & Dutch-language parties are examined, noting the r of the former with high SES & the latter with lower SES areas. Representation of the Brussels Wc has been restricted since WWII, despite attempted "democratization" of the Belgian political process. 7 Tables, 2 Figures. Modified HA.