Italian Politics

This book presents a comprehensive and incisive exploration of the intricacies of the Italian political system.

Autorentext

James L. Newell is former Professor of Politics at the University of Salford, UK, and Adjunct Professor at the University of Urbino, Italy. He is the founding co-editor of the journal, Contemporary Italian Politics and co-founder of the UK Political Studies Association's Italian Politics Specialist Group.

Inhalt

Introduction

1. A tale of two republics

2. Government and the state

3. The Italian party system and the electorate

4. Organised interests and social movements

5. Political corruption, organized crime and the administration of justice

6. Italy and the wider world

7. Conclusion: The Italy of Berlusconi and his successors