Politics in Ireland
Convergence and Divergence in a Two-Polity Island
Published on 21. April 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-1-4039-8970-3 (ISBN)
Description
A major new text on Irish politics written by two leading authorities. Distinctive in providing a comprehensive treatment of Irish politics north and south, it is accessibly written and offers an up-to-date and comprehensive account of institutions, issues and developments.
Reviews / Votes
'A wide-ranging survey whose distinctive value lies in an innovative, systematic and timely comparison of the political institutions and cultures of Northern Ireland and the Republic.' - J. Joseph Lee, Glucksman Professor of Irish Studies, New York University 'Lucid, well-organized and packed with information, this book offers an impressively thorough analysis of Irish politics, North and South. An extremely valuable resource.' - Richard English, Professor of Politics, Queen's University, BelfastMore details
Series
Edition
2009
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
447 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4039-8970-3 (9781403989703)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-137-02032-1
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
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Book
04/2009
Red Globe Press
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Persons
MAURA ADSHEAD is Senior Lecturer and Public Administration in Politics in the Department of Politics and Public Administration, Unviersity of Limerick, Ireland. She is author of Developing European Regions? (2002) and co-editor of Public Administration and Public Policy in Ireland: Theory and Methods (2003) and Contesting the State: Lessons from the Irish Case (2008).
JONATHAN TONGE is Professor of Politics at the University of Liverpool, UK. He is author of over 50 books, chapters and articles on British and Northern Irish politics. Recent books include Irish Protestant Identities (2008 co-edited), Northern Ireland (2006) and Sinn Fein and the SDLP (2005 with Gerry Murray).
JONATHAN TONGE is Professor of Politics at the University of Liverpool, UK. He is author of over 50 books, chapters and articles on British and Northern Irish politics. Recent books include Irish Protestant Identities (2008 co-edited), Northern Ireland (2006) and Sinn Fein and the SDLP (2005 with Gerry Murray).
Content
Introduction: Political Foundations of Irish Politics.- PART I: POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS.- The Executive.- The Legislature.- The Bureaucracy.- The Judiciary.- PART II: POLITICAL BEHAVIOUR.- Political Parties and the Party System.- Electoral System and Voting Behaviour.- Civil Society, Interest Groups and Pressure Politics.- Political Culture.- PART III: PUBLIC POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION.- Territorial Administration and Sub-National Government.- Economic Management.- Social Policy and the Welfare State.- Ireland in the EU.- Conclusions: Towards a New Ireland?.