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IN THE PAST CENTURY, ARMENIAN POLITICAL CULTURE HAS BEEN SHAPED BY THE ARMENIAN REVOLUTIONARY FEDERATION (ARF), THE LARGEST NATIONALIST PARTY. BOTH THE ARF AND ITS MAJOR DIASPORAN OPPONENT, ASALA, HAVE USED OUTRIGHT TERRORISM AND POLITICAL VIOLENCE WITH A VARIETY OF TARGETS, INTENTIONS, AUDIENCES, AND MEANINGS. THE VIOLENCE HAS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS, BOTH IN ARMENIA AND IN SOME 34 OTHER COUNTRIES. THE ROLE OF THESE ACTS IN SHAPING ARMENIAN POLITICAL CULTURE HAS DEPENDED ON CULTURAL CONTEXTS AND INTERPRETATIONS.

Cross-state variations in F legislative representation are often explained by political structures. It is suggested that structures are much less important than political cultures. The historical aspects of culture are emphasized. Data from the 1930s are used to test this approach throughout the US at that time; results support the view that political culture is more important than structural variables. 3 Tables. Modified HA.

Explores the Members of Parliament (MPs) of Denmark as political professionals & as a political class. The country's parliamentary system & electoral system during the last centuries are summarized, & the dimensions of professionalization of MPs include increased workloads, increased resources under their command, income, & status-based or intellectual professionalization. Professional politicians compose a small group, & their political recruitment & careers are analyzed for educational & occupational backgrounds & political experience. Income levels for professional politicians are compared with attention to outside financial sources & comparisons with private sector wages. Conclusions are drawn concerning Danish political culture & its professional politicians. 7 Tables, 1 Figure, 35 References. L. Collins Leigh