Hanspeter Kriesi

Politics of Switzerland (eBook, PDF)

Continuity and Change in a Consensus Democracy

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Despite Switzerland's small size, its political system is one of the most complex and fascinating among contemporary democracies. The rich, complex mixture of centuries-old institutions and the refined political arrangements that exist today constitute a veritable laboratory for social scientists and their students. Often presented as the paradigmatic case of political integration, consensus democracy and multinational federalism, the Swiss model has become a benchmark case for analyses in comparative politics, political behaviour and other related fields. Written by two leading experts on Swiss politics, this book presents a definitive overview for scholars and students interested in Switzerland's political system at the beginning of the twenty-first century. By focusing on its intricacies but also taking in larger issues of general interest, the broad scope of this study will appeal to all those interested in contemporary European politics and democratic systems.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Oktober 2008
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780511434150
• Artikelnr.: 53057138

Autorenporträt

Hanspeter Kriesi is Professor for Comparative Politics in the Department of Political Science at the University of Zurich.

Inhaltsangabe

1. The development of the modern Swiss nation-state
2. Neutrality
3. Federalism
4. Direct democracy
5. The Swiss system of government
6. The party system
7. Interest associations and labour relations
8. The decision-making process
9. Economic policy: liberalization under constraints
10. Social policy: the Swiss welfare state
11. Foreign policy: Switzerland and the EU.