This book presents a theory of behaviour in coalitions and presents an application of the theory to Indian political party coalitions.

Acknowledgements; Glossary of political party names; 1. Introduction; 2. A theory of coalition behaviour; 3. The Indian context: 1967-1971; 4. Size and coalition politics; 5. Strategic behaviour and political influence; 6. Need for achievement, risk and success; 7. Conclusions; Appendices; Notes; Bibliography; Index.