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Informationen zum Autor James L. Newell is Professor of Politics in the School of English, Sociology, Politics and Contemporary History at the University of Salford. He is the author of Italian Politics: Adjustment under Duress (with Martin Bull, 2005) and Parties and Democracy in Italy (2000), as well as numerous journal articles and book chapters on Italian politics. Klappentext This innovative text provides a fresh approach to Italian politics! providing critical analysis in a comparative framework. Zusammenfassung This innovative text offers a fresh approach to Italian politics and society! providing insight into subjects ranging from parliament to corruption and the Mafia. Using clear and simple language! its incisive analysis helps readers to see through common Italian stereotypes by means of a familiar comparative approach. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction; Part I. Historical Background: 1. History; Part II. The Polity: Structures and Institutions of the Regime: 2. The constitutional framework; 3. Multi-level government; 4. Policy-making and policy implementation: executives, legislatures and bureaucrats; Part III. Politics: Citizens, Elites and Interest Mediation: 5. Political culture and behaviour; 6. Interests and interest mediation: voluntary associations and pressure groups; 7. Elections, voting and political parties; Part IV. Policies and Performances: 8. Economic policy; 9. Welfare and rights; 10. Foreign policy; Appendix. The electoral system for the chamber of deputies and the senate.
