A pioneering textbook which explains the dynamics of politics across Europe in the post-Cold war era. Comparing democratisation, transition to a market economy and increasing economic and political integration in the countries of central and eastern Europe with experiences in Scandinavia, and southern and western Europe, the book provides a wealth of information and analysis on the state of Europe at the end of a momentous century of European and World history.
This volume gives an introduction to British politics, placing emphasis on the importance of the global economy and Britain's place in Europe. It also examines the extent to which Britain's constitution is equipped for challenges of the 21st century.
Focusing on the mechanisms of democratic processes, this book offers a thorough examination of how public policy aligns with the preferences of the populace. It serves as a vital resource for understanding the current state of democracy, providing readers with tools to evaluate its effectiveness and health. By analyzing the relationship between citizen preferences and policy outcomes, it highlights the intricacies of political engagement and governance in contemporary society.
This book addresses the crucial question of how to get action from governments, who will always put short-term considerations over longer term climate priorities - unless forced to do otherwise. It will be of interest internationally to climate change campaigners, activists, political and environmental scientists.
Coalition Formation and Government Functioning in Twenty States
Political parties are the central link in modern democracies: they get support from electors for their policies and put them into practice in government. At least, according to democratic theory. This book examines the actual behavior of 500 governments in 20 postwar democracies (including the East European Community, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and Israel) to determine how parties operate government. It concludes that parties do function more or less as modern democratic theory says they should, and provides an understanding of not only how democratic government works but also its moral justification. The Comparative European Politics series, published in association with the European Consortium for Political Research, is designed for students and teachers of political science and related disciplines. Each volume will provide an up-to-date survey of the current state of knowledge and research on an issue of major significance in European government and politics.