This innovative text offers a completely fresh approach to Italian
politics by placing it in its historical, institutional, social and
international contexts. Students will get to grips with the
theories and concepts of comparative politics and how they apply
specifically to Italy, while gaining real insight into more
controversial topics such as the Mafia, corruption and the striking
success of Berlusconi. The textbook uses clear and simple language
to critically analyze Italy's institutions, its political culture,
parties and interest groups, public policy, and its place in the
international system. Often regarded as an anomaly, Italy is
frequently described in terms of 'crisis', 'instability' and
'alienation'. Sceptical of these conventional accounts, Newell
argues that, if understood in its own terms, the Italian political
system is just as effective as other established democracies. With
features including text boxes and further reading suggestions, this
is an unbeatable introduction to the politics of Italy.
General
Imprint: |
Cambridge UniversityPress
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Cambridge Textbooks in Comparative Politics |
Release date: |
2010 |
First published: |
December 2009 |
Authors: |
James L. Newell
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Dimensions: |
246 x 173 x 8mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
416 |
Edition: |
New |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-521-60046-0 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
General
|
LSN: |
0-521-60046-4 |
Barcode: |
9780521600460 |
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