Author: Coakley, John
Brand: Routledge
Edition: 4
Number Of Pages: 532
Release Date: 30-09-2004
Details: Product Description Politics in the Republic of Ireland is now available in a fully revised fourth edition. Building on the success of the previous three editions, this text continues to provide an authoritative introduction to all aspects of politics in the Republic of Ireland. Written by some of the foremost experts on Irish politics, it explains, analyzes and interprets the background to Irish government and contemporary political processes. Crucially, it brings the student up-to-date with the very latest developments. New patterns of government formation, challenges to the established political parties, ever-deepening, if sometimes ambivalent, involvement in the process of European integration, a growing role in the politics of Northern Ireland and sustained discussion of gender issues are among these developments – along with evidence, revealed by several tribunals of enquiry, that Irish politics is not as free of corruption as many had assumed. Review 'Quite simply this is the best introduction to modern Irish politics that has ever been produced.' -- Paul Mitchell, West European Politics Synopsis Politics in the Republic of Ireland is now available in a fully revised fourth edition. Building on the success of the previous three editions, it continues to provide an authoritative introduction to all aspects of politics in the Republic of Ireland. Written by some of the foremost experts on Irish politics, it explains, analyses and interprets the background to Irish government and contemporary political processes. Crucially, it brings the student up to date with the very latest developments. Ireland enters the twenty-first century as a country of cultural vitality, economic dynamism, and rapid social change, and its politics reflect this new air of liveliness. New patterns of government formation, challenges to the established political parties, ever-deepening, if sometimes ambivalent, involvement in the process of European integration, a growing role in the politics of Northern Ireland and sustained discussion of gender issues are among these developments - along with evidence, revealed by several tribunals of enquiry, that Irish politics is not as free of corruption as many had assumed. Politics in the Republic of Ireland combines real substance with a highly readable style. It is aimed particularly at undergraduates studying Irish politics, but will meet the needs of all those who are interested in knowing how politics and government operate in Ireland. From the Author Politics in the Republic of Ireland 4th edition builds on the success of previous editions to provide a full overview of politics and government in one of the most dynamic societies in Europe. It gives a comprehensive treatment of all aspects of the political and governmental processes. It begins with three chapters on the context of politics, which establish the consequences of Ireland’s distinctive historical background, show the extent of recent changes in Irish society, explore the rapidly-changing political culture, and analyse the impact of a rigid constitution interpreted by perhaps the most activist judiciary in western Europe. A number of chapters discuss the main actors of representative democracy. The political consequences of Ireland’s virtually unique electoral system, PR-STV, are examined, and three chapters assess the relationship between political parties and Irish society, looking at the changing party system and the recent rise of new political forces, party linkages with society, and voting behaviour at a time of social change. The complex relationship between parliament and government is analysed, along with the reasons for and the consequences of the strong focus of Irish parliamentarians upon constituency-related activities. The reasons for the under-representation of women in Irish politics and society, and the possible consequences of this, are explored. Four chapters consider policy and administration. The extent
EAN: 9780415280662
Languages: english
Binding: Hardcover
Item Note: Alternative cover as pictured. No dust jacket.
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