European Politics in Transition

Written by six prominent scholars, "European Politics in Transition "presents a stimulating and comprehensive introduction to the political systems of post-World War II Great Britain, France, Italy, Germany, Eastern Europe, and the European Union. Four key themes--economic management, relationships between countries, the challenges of democracy, and the political impact of social diversity--are used to illustrate the concept of politics in transition within each country and on a global level.In-depth coverage of each country focuses on (1) the making of the modern state, (2) political economy and development, (3) governance and policy-making, (4) representation and participation, and (5) politics in transition.Up-to-date coverage includes the implications of British Prime Minister Tony Blair's relationship with the United States; the Socialist resurgence in France; Germany's opposition to the U.S. invasion of Iraq and the attempt by the Schroeder Government to cut back on Germany's social welfare spending; the Major innovations in Italian politics introduced by Prime Minister Berlusconi; the challenges and opportunities posed for Poland and other countries in East-Central Europe by accession to the EU, and a section on the changes each country has made in response to the war on terror and how relationships with United States have changed in the wake of 9/11.EU coverage includes discussion of the Constitutional Treaty, the expansion of the EU and NATO, the effects of globalization on Europe, and immigration issues andcollective identities.Allen, Christopher S. is the author of 'European Politics in Transition', published 2005 under ISBN 9780618432950 and ISBN 0618432957.