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European Politics Today
By Patricia Hogwood, Geoffrey K. Roberts
296 pages
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- Publisher:
- Manchester University Press
- Place of publication:
- Manchester, England
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Edition:
- 2nd
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Synopsis
Provides a comprehensive introduction to the political system and processes of western Europe. Demonstrates clearly that political decisions are made in the context of specific historical developments, geographical constraints and social demands. Fully updated to take account of the recent French, British and Italian general elections as well as the momentous changes that have taken place in global politics as a result of the September 11 terrorist attacks, and the preparations for EU enlargement ....
Provides a comprehensive introduction to the political system and processes of western Europe. Demonstrates clearly that political decisions are made in the context of specific historical developments, geographical constraints and social demands. Fully updated to take account of the recent French, British and Italian general elections as well as the momentous changes that have taken place in global politics as a result of the September 11 terrorist attacks, and the preparations for EU enlargement. Chapters on the European Union and democracy in western Europe have been substantially revised to take account of globalisation and recent political corruption issues.
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Table of contents
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- European Politics Today *
- Politics Today *
- European Politics Today *
- Contents v
- List of Tables and Figures vi
- Preface ix
- 1 - Politics in Western Europe: Contexts and Patterns 1
- 2 - The Democratic Political Process 19
- 3 - Sources of Political Conflict 38
- 4 - Electoral Systems 62
- 5 - Linkage Organisations: Political Parties 85
- 6 - Linkage Organisations: Interest Groups 106
- 7 - Executive Government 125
- 8 - Accountable Government: Parliaments 150
- 9 - Constitutionalism, Judicial Review and Civil Rights 174
- 10 - Federalism, Devolution and Local Government 198
- European Politics Today *
- Politics Today *
- European Politics Today *
- Contents v
- List of Tables and Figures vi
- Preface ix
- 1 - Politics in Western Europe: Contexts and Patterns 1
- 2 - The Democratic Political Process 19
- 3 - Sources of Political Conflict 38
- 4 - Electoral Systems 62
- 5 - Linkage Organisations: Political Parties 85
- 6 - Linkage Organisations: Interest Groups 106
- 7 - Executive Government 125
- 8 - Accountable Government: Parliaments 150
- 9 - Constitutionalism, Judicial Review and Civil Rights 174
- 10 - Federalism, Devolution and Local Government 198
- 11 - The European Union and the Member States 215
- 12 - Democracy in Western Europe: Stability and Political Change 244
- Glossary and Abbreviations 270
- Further Reading 275
- Index 278