The politics of Switzerland : continuity and change in a consensus democracy /
Kriesi, Hanspeter.
The politics of Switzerland : continuity and change in a consensus democracy / Hanspeter Kriesi, Alexander H. Trechsel. - Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2008. - xv, 223 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-217) and index.
1. The development of the modern Swiss nation-state; 2. Neutrality; 3. Federalism; 4. Direct democracy; 5. The Swiss system of government; 6. The party system; 7. Interest associations and labour relations; 8. The decision-making process; 9. Economic policy: liberalization under constraints; 10. Social policy: the Swiss welfare state; 11. Foreign policy: Switzerland and the EU.
An authoritative survey of the processes and policies of the Swiss political system, revealing the richness of its history and institutions.
9780521844574 (hbk.) 0521844576 (hbk.) 9780521606318 (pbk.) 0521606314 (pbk.)
Switzerland--Politics and government--21st century.
DQ 212 / K92p 2008
320.4494
The politics of Switzerland : continuity and change in a consensus democracy / Hanspeter Kriesi, Alexander H. Trechsel. - Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2008. - xv, 223 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 193-217) and index.
1. The development of the modern Swiss nation-state; 2. Neutrality; 3. Federalism; 4. Direct democracy; 5. The Swiss system of government; 6. The party system; 7. Interest associations and labour relations; 8. The decision-making process; 9. Economic policy: liberalization under constraints; 10. Social policy: the Swiss welfare state; 11. Foreign policy: Switzerland and the EU.
An authoritative survey of the processes and policies of the Swiss political system, revealing the richness of its history and institutions.
9780521844574 (hbk.) 0521844576 (hbk.) 9780521606318 (pbk.) 0521606314 (pbk.)
Switzerland--Politics and government--21st century.
DQ 212 / K92p 2008
320.4494