Politics in Europe : An Introduction to Politics in the U. K., France, Germany, Italy, Sweden and the EU

by Hancock, M. Donald

• ISBN13: 9781889119342
• ISBN10: 1889119342
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Cq Pr

Summary

Because of its broad scope, the expertise of the authors, in-depth coverage, and up-to-date analysis, this book is an ideal introduction to politics in Europe. Focusing on the U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Russia, and the European Union, the reader quickly gains a thorough understanding of the context of European national politics, the decision-making structure, the role of political parties, and the uses of political power in each country.

Table of Contents

List of Tables	vii
List of Comparative Figures	x
Preface	xi
Introduction	xiii
Part I. The United Kingdom
B. Guy Peters
The Context of British Politics	1	(16)
Where Is the Power?	17	(25)
Who Has the Power?	42	(21)
How Is Power Used?	63	(15)
What Is the Future of British Politics?	78	(9)
For Further Reading	84	(3)
Part II. France
William Safran
The Context of French Politics	87	(12)
Where Is the Power?	99	(20)
Who Has the Power?	119	(29)
How Is Power Used?	148	(9)
What Is the Future of French Politics?	157	(10)
For Further Reading	164	(3)
Part III. Germany
David P. Conradt
The Context of German Politics	167	(24)
Where Is the Power?	191	(14)
Who Has the Power?	205	(22)
How Is Power Used?	227	(12)
What Is the Future of German Politics?	239	(14)
For Further Reading	250	(3)
Part IV. Italy
Raphael Zariski
The Context of Italian Politics	253	(17)
Where Is the Power?	270	(22)
Who Has the Power?	292	(34)
How Is Power Used?	326	(8)
What Is the Future of Italian Politics?	334	(13)
For Further Reading	344	(3)
Part V. Sweden
M. Donald Hancock
The Context of Swedish Politics	347	(10)
Where Is the Power?	357	(10)
Who Has the Power?	367	(14)
How Is Power Used?	381	(14)
What Is the Future of Swedish Politics?	395	(8)
For Further Reading	399	(4)
Part VI. Russia
Stephen White
The Context of Russian Politics	403	(13)
Where Is the Power?	416	(15)
Who Has the Power?	431	(14)
How Is Power Used?	445	(11)
What Is the Future of Russian Politics?	456	(11)
For Further Reading	464	(3)
Part VII. The European Union
M. Donald Hancock
B. Guy Peters
The Context of European Union Politics	467	(13)
Where Is the Power?	480	(18)
Who Has the Power?	498	(11)
How Is Power Used?	509	(16)
What Is the Future of EU Politics?	525	(20)
For Further Reading	542	(3)
Appendix	545	(18)
Index	563