Contemporary Austrian Politics

by Volkmar Lauber

Overview

Tracing the disruption of the "postwar pattern" in Austria, this book explores the recent dramatic evolution in Austria's political system. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367009632
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/18/2019
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

History and International Context — Political Institutions — Political Parties — Corporatism - The Austrian Model — Economic Policy — Foreign Policy — Environmental Politics and Policy — Political Culture — Agencies of Socialization — The Politics of Regional Subdivisions — Conclusion and Outlook — Basic Statistics — Postscript

Editorial Reviews

Contributors explore the recent evolution in Austria's political systems, examining subjects such as the decline of the established Social Democratic and Conservative parties and corporatist associations; the rise of the right-wing Freedom party; and the emergence of the Green and Liberal parties. Contains chapters on economic policy, foreign policy, and the politics of regional subdivisions, plus basic country statistics and a chronology. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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