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Government and Politics of Italy
Hardback
Main Details
Title |
Government and Politics of Italy
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Robert Leonardi
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Series | Comparative Government and Politics |
Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:248 | Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 148 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9780333415818
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Classifications | Dewey:320.945 |
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Audience | Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly | |
Illustrations |
195 bw illus
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Imprint |
Red Globe Press
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Publication Date |
11 October 2017 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The political history of Italy has been an undeniably turbulent one. The country's political system has been repeatedly threatened by the historical existence of extremist parties on the left and right, an economy which struggles to adapt, the cleavage between a developed north and an underdeveloped south, the challenge posed by terrorist groups and organized crime, high public debt, and governments that last on average only ten months. Paradoxically, however, Italy continues to muddle through from one political crisis to another with one of the world's highest standards of living and quality of life. What is the secret of Italian politics?
Author Biography
Robert Leonardi is Professor of Political Science at the LUISS University in Rome.
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