(Ebook) Political Institutions in Europe 2nd Edition by Josep Colomer ISBN 9780203303559, 9780203356289, 9780415267908, 0203303555, 0203356284, 0415267900

(Ebook) Political Institutions in Europe 2nd Edition by Josep Colomer ISBN 9780203303559, 9780203356289, 9780415267908, 0203303555, 0203356284, 0415267900

This is a clear, lucid introduction to the institutional regimes of fifteen countries in western Europe written by an outstanding group of European political scientists. New to the revised second edition:* comprehensive coverage of the political institutions of 15 European countries, including Great Britain, Ireland, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, the Low Countries and the Nordic Countries* each chapter explores political parties, elections and electoral rules, parliaments and national, regional and local governments* a brand new chapter looking at the effect of the European Union* chapters written by leading figures in the field* annotated guides to further reading.The book should be an essential introduction for students of both comparative and European politics.