Government And Politics In Western Europe: Britain, France, Italy, Germany

This New Edition Offers A Clear And Accessible Comparative Introduction To The Political Institutions Of Western Europe's Four Largest Countries: Britain, France, Italy And Germany. It Includes Tables And Diagrams. 1. Politics And Society : Cleavages -- 2. Political Parties -- 3. Interest Groups -- 4. Voters, Elections, And The Elected -- 5. Parliaments -- 6. Presidents And Governments -- 7. Central Administrations, Local Governments -- 8. Constitutions, Politics, And The Judiciary -- 9. European Integration -- 10. A European Polity? -- 11. Challenges To Democratic Systems. Yves Mény And Andrew Knapp ; First Ed. Translated By Jane Lloyd. Adapted Translation Of: Politique Comparée. 1988. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.