German Politics Today surveys the German political system, based on up-to-date information covering the period since the 1998 Bundestag election and the new coalition government under Chancellor Schröder. A concise survey of the historical background to the present-day political system, including the steps that led to German reunification in 1990, is followed by analysis of the institutions of political participation and the institutions of government. The book concludes by considering the symbiotic relationship between Germany and Europe, and assesses how apt it is to consider Germany to be a “normal” democracy today.

Product Description: The elections in 1994 in Germany gave rise to the word Superwahjahr (super-election year). In addition to the election of a new Bundestag in October, there was a presidential election, elections to the European Parliament and elections for seven Länder parliaments...read more

Product Description: Geoffrey K. Roberts argues that a focus on electoral politics facilitates a deeper understanding and appreciation of the German political system. He provides explanations and analysis of the federal electoral system, its evolution and the challenges which have been made to its format; discusses the role of electoral politics in relation to political parties and to the public, and the influence of second order elections in the German political system...read more

In this new textbook Geoffrey Roberts and Patricia Hogwood provide an up-to-date introduction to the political system and processes of Western Europe. They show that political decisions are not made in a vacuum, but in the context of specific historical developments, geographical constraints and social demands. The book begins with an overview of the features and events which have shaped the political landscape of Europe. the authors go on to discuss liberal democracy, historical sources of conflict between countries, electoral systems, political parties and interest groups, government and parliament. The final section of the book looks at federalism and EU decision making and sums up with a look at how western liberal democracies in Europe have attempted to provide stable government while remaining responsive to changes in society.

Product Description: Political science is a field of study which is especially eclectic in its use of terms, techniques and theories, which are drawn from the other social sciences, the natural sciences and from history, philosophy and law. The complexities and subtleties of its vocabulary can pose problems even for those familiar with the subject...read more

Product Description: Book by Roberts, Geoffrey K., Lovecy, Jill

Product Description: Hardcover book with Dust Jacket