The Challenge of Coalition Government

The Italian Case

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
Cover of the book The Challenge of Coalition Government by , Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781317599814
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: December 17, 2014
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781317599814
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: December 17, 2014
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Since the advent of the Second Republic in Italy in the mid-1990s, a new generation of politicians has announced a shift in the system toward greater governmental leadership, policy innovation, government accountability and responsiveness to the citizens. Yet in recent years government has experienced frequent crises and deadlocks, policy blockades and undisciplined parliamentary majorities. Has the attempt to change the nature of the Italian government totally failed?

This book addresses this question by empirically assessing and theoretically evaluating the outcomes of the new system. It asks whether there has really been a shift toward a more majoritarian democracy and examines why alternation in power has failed to produce a more efficient and responsive government. It evaluates the connections between cabinet, parliament, parties and citizens, and in doing so, brings together diverse areas of inquiry such as government, legislative, party and public opinion studies. Drawing from comparative theory but also considering the impact of country-specific determinants, it explains the very nature of the Italian government from the point of view of its achievements and its failures.

This text will be of key interest to scholars and students of government, comparative and Italian politics, and more broadly those with an interest in government, democracy and Italy.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Since the advent of the Second Republic in Italy in the mid-1990s, a new generation of politicians has announced a shift in the system toward greater governmental leadership, policy innovation, government accountability and responsiveness to the citizens. Yet in recent years government has experienced frequent crises and deadlocks, policy blockades and undisciplined parliamentary majorities. Has the attempt to change the nature of the Italian government totally failed?

This book addresses this question by empirically assessing and theoretically evaluating the outcomes of the new system. It asks whether there has really been a shift toward a more majoritarian democracy and examines why alternation in power has failed to produce a more efficient and responsive government. It evaluates the connections between cabinet, parliament, parties and citizens, and in doing so, brings together diverse areas of inquiry such as government, legislative, party and public opinion studies. Drawing from comparative theory but also considering the impact of country-specific determinants, it explains the very nature of the Italian government from the point of view of its achievements and its failures.

This text will be of key interest to scholars and students of government, comparative and Italian politics, and more broadly those with an interest in government, democracy and Italy.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Observing Teaching and Learning by
Cover of the book Knowledge Management and Organisational Design by
Cover of the book The Interest Group Society by
Cover of the book Radical Street Performance by
Cover of the book From the Words of my Mouth (Psychology Revivals) by
Cover of the book Egyptian Art by
Cover of the book Formative Assessment in a Professional Learning Community by
Cover of the book John Leighton Stuart's Missionary-Educator's Career in China by
Cover of the book Nationalism, Democracy and National Integration in China by
Cover of the book The Comprehensive Resource Model by
Cover of the book Differentiating by Student Interest by
Cover of the book Integral Sustainable Design by
Cover of the book Researching Beneath the Surface by
Cover of the book Counter-terrorism and the Detention of Suspected Terrorists by
Cover of the book Journalistic Ethics by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy