European politics today
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European politics today
（Politics today）
Manchester University Press, 2003
2nd ed
- : pbk
Available at 8 libraries
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Provides a comprehensive introduction to the political system and processes of western Europe. Demonstrates clearly that political decisions are made in the context of specific historical developments, geographical constraints and social demands. Fully updated to take account of the recent French, British and Italian general elections as well as the momentous changes that have taken place in global politics as a result of the September 11 terrorist attacks, and the preparations for EU enlargement. Chapters on the European Union and democracy in western Europe have been substantially revised to take account of globalisation and recent political corruption issues. -- .
Table of Contents
1. Politics in Western Europe: contexts and patterns
2. The democratic political process
3. Sources of political conflict
4. Electoral systems
5. Linkage organisations - political parties
6. Linkage organisations - interest groups
7. Executive government
8. Accountable governments: parliaments
9. Accountable governments: judicial review and civil rights
10. Federalism, devolution and local government
11. The European Union and the member states
12. Democracy in western Europe: stability and political change -- .
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