James L. Newell (University of Salford)

The Politics of Italy

Governance in a Normal Country

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This innovative text offers a fresh approach to Italian politics and society, providing insight into subjects ranging from parliament to corruption and the Mafia. Using clear and simple language, its incisive analysis helps readers to see through common Italian stereotypes by means of a familiar comparative approach.

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Produktdetails

• Cambridge Textbooks in Comparative Politics
• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 416
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Juli 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 170mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 710g
• ISBN-13: 9780521600460
• ISBN-10: 0521600464
• Artikelnr.: 26859978

Autorenporträt

James L. Newell is Professor of Politics in the School of English, Sociology, Politics and Contemporary History at the University of Salford. He is the author of Italian Politics: Adjustment under Duress (with Martin Bull, 2005) and Parties and Democracy in Italy (2000), as well as numerous journal articles and book chapters on Italian politics.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
Part I. Historical Background: 1. History
Part II. The Polity: Structures and Institutions of the Regime: 2. The constitutional framework
3. Multi-level government
4. Policy-making and policy implementation: executives, legislatures and bureaucrats
Part III. Politics: Citizens, Elites and Interest Mediation: 5. Political culture and behaviour
6. Interests and interest mediation: voluntary associations and pressure groups
7. Elections, voting and political parties
Part IV. Policies and Performances: 8. Economic policy
9. Welfare and rights
10. Foreign policy
Appendix. The electoral system for the chamber of deputies and the senate.