This book presents a comprehensive and incisive exploration of the intricacies of the Italian political system.
Written in a lucid and informative style, the work features:
- an examination of Italian political history from 1943 to the present day
- an analysis of the governmental system, the constitutional framework, the core institutions, the electoral system and the key parties
- analysis of the role of contemporary pressure groups and social movements including environmental, labour and institutional organizations
- discussion of important topical issues such as corruption and organized crime
- an exploration of Italian foreign policy towards the EU, the US and the wider world
- illustrated with a wide range of examples, tables and figures.
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