An introduction to contemporary politics in Western Europe, this text includes discussions on, among other things, political parties, elections and government. A detailed protrayal of contemporary politics in Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden and the Netherlands is provided throughout.

Representative Government in Western Europe

History

Gallagher,Michael

Mair,Peter

Laver,Michael

Europe

Mcgraw-Hill College

Formerly a text largely dedicated to Western Europe, this edition was skillfully revised to include substantial new material on the far-reaching changes of Eastern Europe. This expanded coverage, along with the spirited revision of the opening chapters offer students an accessible, modern guide to the politics of Europe. Unlike many rival texts in the field - which depend on a country-by-country listing of dates, places and people - this text continues to offer a richly truly comparative approach.

Representative Government in Modern Europe

Uniting theory and application, the third edition of "Representative Government in Modern Europe" continues the tradition of previous editions by first examining the themes, debates, developments and structures driving European politics, and then investigating the way in which the theories behind them are manifested, comparing the historical development, distinct interpretations and present condition of several major European governments.

McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.

Uniting theory and application, the third edition of Representative Government in Modern Europe continues the tradition of previous editions by first examining the themes, debates, developments and structures driving European politics, and then investigating the way in which the theories behind them are manifested, comparing the historical development, distinct interpretations and present condition of several major European governments. A thematically arranged text which introduces readers to current debates among those who analyze European politics, the 3rd edition of Representation Government in Modern Europe delves into the evolution of European politics as we embark on the 21st century. Since the last edition, astonishing changes have occurred on the political scene in Europe. Democratic transformations have taken place throughout the East, along with the emergence of a strong European Union. These two topics, as well as the state of economics in the region, have dominated the previous decade in Europe and are discussed throughout the 3rd edition.

McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

The fourth edition of this text continues to unite the theoretical analysis of representative government and its application to the real world of politics - with a unique focus on the core features of representative government as they manifest themselves across the whole of modern Europe. The book identifies and examines broad themes and patterns in the politics of the whole of "modern Europe" - not, as some other books do, only with regard to a handful of often atypical countries. Europe has been transformed by the dramatic democratization of many of the former Communist states of central and eastern Europe; reflecting this change, the fourth edition has also been transformed: country coverage has been extended to include all of the eight post-communist states that are now members of the EU, and discussion of politics in these countries has been integrated into the main body of text and tables. The "modern Europe" discussed in this book is thus the Europe that came into being in May 2004, and the text reflects the ways in which thinking about representative government has changed as a result of these dramatic developments.

Politics & Social Sciences

Politics & Government

Playing Politics

Penguin??Books

The Politics of Private Desires (Pelican) [May 28, 1981] Laver, Michael

The Politics of Private Desires

Philosophy

Do you like getting your own way, making money, cheating your friends, reneging on your promises? Then try your hand as a politician in Michael Lavers series of entertaining games in Playing Politics. From games such as Agenda and Coalitions to three-sided soccer, you can fight elections, overthrow governments, and make deals, all in the interests of winning or holding onto power. In both the world of politics and the world of games, outcomes are decided by calculated interactions between the players as they balance team tactics against self-interest, weigh up the risks, or use their bargaining power. A fun, lively, and accessible introduction to complex political concepts, Playing Politics is the only book available which uses games to teach politics. Throughout, Laver provides detailed commentary and analysis of how games and game theory relate to real political life. Whether you are securing public funding to support a project or coming out on top in the opinion polls, the means by which you can win may be fair or foul. Anyone can have fun with these games, and by playing politics, get a feel for the fascinating complexity of the real thing.

Playing Politics: The Nightmare Continues

Humor & Entertainment

Puzzles & Games

Oxford University Press

Multiparty Government: The Politics of Coalition in Europe (Comparative European Politics)

The politics of coalition is inherent in the political process of most European countries. Coalition may be analyzed either theoretically or empirically; this study reconciles both approaches. Providing insight into contemporary coalition theory and placing it in the context of coalition politics, this work examines five basic themes: the identity and motivation of those involved in coalition politics; the eventual membership of coalitions; durability; payoffs; and the impact of constitutional, behavioral, and historical constraints on the process of coalition bargaining.

Schofield, Norman

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Representative Government in Western Europe

Representative Government in Modern Europe

Representative Government in Modern Europe

Representative Government in Modern Europe

Representative Government in Modern Europe

Representative Government in Modern Europe

Playing Politics

The Politics of Private Desires

Playing Politics: The Nightmare Continues

Multiparty Government: The Politics of Coalition in Europe (Comparative European Politics)