| Description |
xx, 490 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. ; pbk. |
| Bibliog. |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Note(s) |
CW017, CW123, CW808 |
| Contents |
[PART 1: The context of Irish politics] The foundations of statehood / J. Coakley -- Society and political culture / J. Coakley -- The changing constitution / M. Gallagher. |
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[PART 2: Representative democracy at work] The electoral system / R. Sinnott -- Parties and the political system / L. Weeks -- Voting behaviour / M. Marsh -- The Oireachtas: President and parliament / M. Gallagher -- The constituency role of Dáil deputies / M. Gallagher & L. Komito -- Women in politics / Y. Galligan. |
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[PART 3: Policy and administration] The government and the Taoiseach / E. O'Malley & S. Martin -- Interest groups in the policy-making process / G. Murphy -- Multi-level governance / N. Collins & A. Quinlivan. |
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[PART 4: Ireland in a wider world] Northern Ireland and the British dimension / J. Coakley -- Europe and the international dimension / B. Laffan & B. Tonra -- Appendices. |
| Local Note / Price |
28.93 |
| Subject(s) |
Ireland -- Politics and government -- 1949-
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| Alt Author |
Coakley, John.
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Gallagher, Michael, 1951-
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| ISBN |
0415476720 (pbk) |
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9780415476720 (pbk) |
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0415476712 |
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9780415476713 |
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