Government and Politics in Western Europe: Britain, France, Italy, Germany / Edition 3

by Yves Mïny, Andrew Knapp

Overview

This new edition offers a clear and accessible comparative introduction to the political institutions of Western Europe's four largest countries: Britain, France, Italy, and Germany. It has been thoroughly revised to cover not only developments at a national level, but also the growing integration of national politics with the politics of the European Union.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198782216
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	08/24/1998
Series:	Comparative European Politics
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	512
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.60(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Institut d'Etudes Politiques, Paris

University of Reading

Table of Contents

Introduction1. Politics and Society: Cleavages2. Political Parties3. Interest Groups4. Voters, Elections, and the Elected5. Parliaments6. Presidents and Governments7. Central Administrations, Local Governments8. Constitutions, Politics, and the Judiciary9. European Integration10. A European Polity? 11. Challenges to Democratic SystemsBibliography; Index