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基本説明
Provides comprehensive coverage of the political institutions of 15 European countries, including: Great Britain; Ireland; Germany; France; Italy; Spain; Portugal; the Low Countries; and the Nordic Countries.
Full Description
This is a clear, lucid introduction to the institutional regimes of fifteen countries in Western Europe written by an outstanding group of European political scientists. New to the revised 2nd edition: Comprehensive coverage of the political institutions of 15 European countries, including: Great Britain; Ireland; Germany; France; Italy; Spain; Portugal; the Low Countries; and the Nordic Countries. Each chapter explores political parties, elections and electoral rules, parliaments and national, regional and local governments. A brand new chapter looking at the effect of the European Union. Chapters written by leading figures in the field. Annotated guides to further reading. The book should be an essential introduction for students of both comparative and European politics.
Contents
List of Tables Notes on Contributors 1. Introduction Josep M. Colomer 2. Great Britain and Ireland Variations of part government Ian Budge Germany The Grand Coalition State Manfred Schmidt 4. France The Institutionalization of leadership Yves Meny Italy A Democratic Regime under reform Gianfranco Pasquino Spain and Portugal Rule by Party Leadership Josep M. Colomer 7. The Low Countries Confrontation and coalition segmented societies Hans Keman 8. The Nordic Countries Contention, compromise and corporatism Jan-Erik Lane and Svante Ersson The European Union Federalism in the Making Josep M. Colomer