Italy: From the 1st to the 2nd Republic

by Stephen P. Koff

Overview

This textbook has been designed to provide students with an up-to-date and accessible introduction to the complexities of Italian politics during the 1990s. It will equip students with a sound understanding of the basics of Italian politics and government, and will provide clear and simple insights into the intricacies of Italian political behaviour.
The comprehensive coverage includes:
* an introduction to contemporary history, political geography and economic issues as well as Italian political values and attitudes.
* a section on political behaviour which explores political parties, interest groups and the electoral earthquakes of the 1990s.
* a section on government institutions and their roles, including discussion of the executive, the legislature, the judiciary and the subnational government.
* analysis of Italy's often stormy relationship with the European Union
* an exploration of recent events, such as attempts at institutional reform

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134643684
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/07/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	264
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Sondra Z. Koff is Professor Emerita at the State University of New York at Binghamton.

Table of Contents

Italian politics; Part 1 Italian political culture; Part 2 Political behaviour; Part 3 Elections and electors; Part 4 Political behaviour; Part 5 Parliament; Part 6 The executive power; Part 7 The public administration; Part 8 The politics of justice; Part 9 The territorial distribution of power; Part 10 Italy and the European Union; Part 11 Italy; Part 12 Postscript;

Editorial Reviews

'This book will give students a sound understanding of the basics of Italian politics and government, providing clear insights into the intricacies of Italian political behaviour.' - www.europeanaccess.co.uk

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