Italian Politics: Exploring the Dynamics of Political Change

• an introduction to Italian political history from 1943 to the present day
• an explanation of the governmental system, the constitutional framework, the core institutions, the electoral system and the key parties
• analysis of the role of the contemporary pressure groups and social movements including environmental, labour and anti-globalization organizations
• discussion of important topical issues such as corruption, organized crime, the role of the media and freedom of the press
• an exploration of Italian foreign policy towards the EU, the US and the 'War on Terrorism'
• innovative use of photographs, boxed biographies, figures, annotated further reading and lists of websites to enliven the text.

Contemporary Italian Politics is the perfect introduction for students reading Italian politics, Italian studies and European studies.

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.

Contemporary Italian Politics is an indispensable resource for students and scholars delving into Italian politics, Italian studies, European politics/studies, political systems, and comparative politics.

This book presents a comprehensive and incisive exploration of the intricacies of the Italian political system.