Italian Politics: Exploring the Dynamics of Political Change

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
• an analysis of the role of contemporary pressure groups and social movements including environmental, labour and institutional organisations
• discussions of important topical issues, such as corruption and organised crime
• an exploration of Italian foreign policy towards the EU, the US and the wider world
• a wide range of examples, tables and figures.

Italian Politics: Exploring the Dynamics of Political Change is an indispensable resource for students and scholars delving into Italian politics, Italian studies, European politics/studies, political systems and comparative politics.