"The fourth edition of this text continues to unite the theoretical analysis of representative government and its application to the real world of politics--with a unique focus on the core features of representative government as they manifest themselves across the whole of modern Europe. The book identifies and examines broad themes and patterns in the politics of the whole of “modern Europe”--not, as some other books do, only with rega ..."
"Uniting theory and application, the third edition of Representative Government in Modern Europe continues the tradition of previous editions by first examining the themes, debates, developments and structures driving European politics, and then investigating the way in which the theories behind them are manifested, comparing the historical development, distinct interpretations and present condition of several major European govern ..."
"Formerly a text largely dedicated to Western Europe, this edition was skillfully revised to include substantial new material on the far-reaching changes of Eastern Europe. This expanded coverage, along with the spirited revision of the opening chapters offer students an accessible, modern guide to the politics of Europe. Unlike many rival texts in the field - which depend on a country-by-country listing of dates, places and people - thi ..."
"A McGraw Hill (US version) of a College Textbook published in Europe. Utilized in politics courses at NYU or seminars taught by Professor Michael Laver. This book takes an in depth look at the different forms of political governments, systems, and activities in European politics. It is a comprehensive study of multiple nations and Europe as a whole."
"The fourth edition of this text continues to unite the theoretical analysis of representative government and its application to the real world of politics - with a unique focus on the core features of representative government as they manifest themselves across the whole of modern Europe. The book identifies and examines broad themes and patterns in the politics of the whole of "modern Europe" - not, as some other books do, only with re ..."
"Uniting theory and application, the third edition of "Representative Government in Modern Europe" continues the tradition of previous editions by first examining the themes, debates, developments and structures driving European politics, and then investigating the way in which the theories behind them are manifested, comparing the historical development, distinct interpretations and present condition of several major European government ..."
"An introduction to contemporary politics in Western Europe, this text includes discussions on, among other things, political parties, elections and government. A detailed protrayal of contemporary politics in Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden and the Netherlands is provided throughout."
"BEHAVIORAL FEATURES OF WESTERN EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY
DEMOCRACIES While formal institutions define many of the ... at a cursory
glance that the leaders of these parties are far more important people, politically,
than the typical rank-and-file members of parliament. Given the vital role of the
legislative vote of confidence in the executive, discussed above, the existence of
large and ..."
"The fourth edition of this text continues to unite the theoretical analysis of representative government and its application to the real world of politics - with a unique focus on the core features of representative government as they manifest themselves across the whole of modern Europe. The book identifies and examines broad themes and patterns in the politics of the whole of "modern Europe" - not, as some other books do, only with re ..."
How Ireland Voted The Irish General Election by Michael Laver, PeterMair Paperback, 194 Pages, Published 1987 by Poolbeg Press ISBN-13: 978-0-905169-93-4, ISBN: 0-905169-93-X
Ruling the Void The Hollowing of Western Democracy by PeterMair Paperback, Published 2023 by Verso Books Jan 2023 ISBN-13: 978-1-83976-789-0, ISBN: 1-83976-789-8
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National Electorates and Party Systems in Western Europe. Cambridge: ... Dos
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"Political parties have long been recognized as essential institutions of democratic governance. Both the organization of parties, and their relationships with citizens, the state, and each other have evolved since the rise of liberal democracy in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Going into the 21st century, it appears that parties losing popular support, putting both parties, and potentially democracy, in peril. This book traces the e ..."
"For instance, the Multilateral Effectiveness Framework (MEFF) developed by the
UK Department for International Development (DfID) focuses on organisational
aspects and specificallyon corporate governance, corporate strategy, resource
management, operational management, quality assurance, staff management,
monitoring, evaluation and lesson-learning, andresults reporting, ratherthan the
actualresults achieved (Scott2005). Similarly, ..."
"Pasts, presents, futures Klaus H Goetz, Peter Mair, Gordon Smith. Press. Hall,
Peter (1993). 'Policy Paradigms, Social Learning and the State: The Case of
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