Developments in German Politics: 3
3rd Edition
Published in December 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-0-333-96202-2 (ISBN)
Description
"Developments in German Politics 3" provides authoritative coverage and wide ranging analysis of politics and policy in the Federal Republic in the 21st century, including the implications of the 2002 federal elections and of its role in Europe and the wider world. Bringing together entirely new chapters by leading authorities, carefully edited to form a well integrated and balanced text, it should be useful reading for students and anyone interested in contemporary European politics.
Reviews / Votes
'[A] superbly crafted evaluation... from the top experts on current German politics... We find no soft spots in these chapters, all of which are lucid and concise. This collection will constitute essential reading at all levels... it represents a must have for academic libraries and a must read for students as well as for lecturers and researchers on German politics today.' - William M. Chandler, German Politics Review comment on previous editions: '...A comprehensive introduction to the current state of German Politics. (A)uthoritative and full of insights (t)his book is simply essential reading.' - David Broughton, Political StudiesMore details
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 215 mm
Width: 137 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
496 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-96202-2 (9780333962022)
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Stephen Padgett | William Paterson | Gordon Smith
Developments in German Politics
Book
12/2003
3rd Edition
Palgrave Macmillan
€28.46
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Persons
STEPHEN PADGETT is Professor of Politics, University of Strathclyde. WILLIAM E. PATERSON is Professor of German Politics and Director of the Institute for German Studies, University of Birmingham. GORDON SMITH is Emeritus Professor of Government, London School of Economics.
Content
Introduction Government at the Centre; K.H.Goetz Federalism and Territorial Politics; C.Jeffery Voter Choice and Electoral Politics; R.J.Dalton Parties and the Party System; G.Smith Policy-Making in a New Political Landscape; R.Sturm Political Economy: The German Model Under Stress; S.Padgett The Welfare State; M.Seeleib-Kaiser The Europeanisation of German Governance; K.Dyson Defence and Security Policy; A.Hyde Price Germany and Europe; W.E.Paterson Towards an Open Society? Citizenship and Immigration; S.Green Environment and Nuclear Power; W.Rudig Political Culture and Identity: The Post-Unification Search for 'Inner Unity'; D.P.Conradt