Governance and Politics of the Netherlands
2nd Edition
Published on 1. April 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
280 pages
978-1-4039-3530-4 (ISBN)
Description
The assassination of Pim Fortuyn and his party's dramatic gains in the May 2002 general election made Dutch politics front page news around the world. The collapse of the party he founded, however, was as rapid as its rise leading to equally dramatic changes in 2003. This revised and updated new edition of this marketleading text looks behind the headlines to provide a comprehensive introduction to governance and politics in The Netherlands. The authors explore the causes, impact and advantages and disadvantages of the quest for consensus, which remains its most striking characteristic, and provide full coverage of recent developments and events.
Reviews / Votes
"'Comprehensive yet clear, this book provides an excellent introduction to the government and politics of the Netherlands.' - W. Maas, Choice 'Essential reading... This book is no ordinary textbook... Andeweg and Irwin attack the complexities and peculiarities of the Dutch system head on... Comprehensive yet compact... [it] should be read and used by anyone interested in Dutch Politics.' - Steven Wolinetz, Acta Politica""[E]asy to read, well researched... clear, concise and loaded with information... an ideal teaching text for the Dutch university system as well as a very good introduction to those interested in Dutch politics." - David J. Galbreath, Political Studies ReviewMore details
Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Gordonsville
United States
Publishing group
Palgrave USA
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Illustrations, map
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4039-3530-4 (9781403935304)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
Rudy B. Andeweg | Galen A. Irwin
Governance and Politics of the Netherlands
Book
07/2009
3rd Edition
Palgrave Macmillan
€37.13
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Previous edition
Rudy B. Andeweg | Galen A. Irwin
Governance and Politics of the Netherlands
Book
08/2002
Palgrave Macmillan
€23.51
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Persons
RUDY B. ANDEWEG is Professor of Political Science, Leiden University, The Netherlands. GALEN A. IRWIN is Professor of Political Science, Leiden University, The Netherlands.
Content
The Country and its Constitution - A Country of Minorities - Political Parties and the Party System - Citizens and the Political System - The Core Executive - Parliament - The Policy-Making Process - Multi-Level Governance - Social and Economic Policy - Foreign Policy - The Strengths and Weaknesses of Consensus Government