Semi-Presidentialism in Europe by Robert Elgie (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Semi-Presidentialism in Europe by Robert Elgie Semi-Presidentialism describes the constitutional arrangement where there is a directly elected president and a prime minister who is responsible to parliament. Semi-Presidentialism in Europe examines the politics of semi-presidentialsim and explores why it is that seemingly similar political systems operate in such different ways. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Semi-Presidentialism is the term used to describe the constitutional arrangement where there is a directly elected president and a prime-minister who is responsible to parliament. Examples of semi-presidential regimes include Finland, France, Portugal, Poland, Russia, and Ukraine. These countries share certain constitutional features, but the exercise of presidential and prime-ministerial power varies greatly from one to another. Semi-Presidentialism inEurope examines the politics of semi-presidentialism and explores why it is that seemingly similar political systems operate in such different ways. Furthermore, the book examines the constitutional powers ofpolitical leaders, the role of political parties and the importance of past precedent. Author Biography Robert Elgie is a Lecturer in Politics at University of Limerick. Table of Contents 1: Robert Elgie: The Politics of Semi-Presidentialism2: Wolfgang C. Muller: Austria3: David Arter: Finland4: Robert Elgie: France5: Gunnar Helgie Kristinsson: Iceland6: Michael Gallagher: Republic of Ireland7: Venelin I. Ganev: Bulgaria8: Dainius Urbanavicius: Lithuania9: Ania van det Meer Krok-Paszkowska: Poland10: Tony Verheijen: Romania11: Stephen White: Russia12: Miro Cerar: Slovenia13: Andrew Wilson: Ukraine14: Robert Elgie.: Semi-presidentialism and Comparative Institutional Engineering Review `the book provides epigrammatic explanations of goverments that have rarely crossed the mind.H.Ziegler, Choice, Vol.37, No. 11/12. Long Description Semi-Presidentialism is the term used to describe the constitutional arrangement where there is a directly elected president and a prime-minister who is responsible to parliament. Examples of semi-presidential regimes include Finland, France, Portugal, Poland, Russia, and Ukraine. These countries share certain constitutional features, but the exercise of presidential and prime-ministerial power varies greatly from one to another. Semi-Presidentialism inEurope examines the politics of semi-presidentialism and explores why it is that seemingly similar political systems operate in such different ways. Furthermore, the book examines the constitutional powers of political leaders, the role of political parties and the importance of past precedent. Review Text `the book provides epigrammatic explanations of goverments that have rarely crossed the mind.H.Ziegler, Choice, Vol.37, No. 11/12. Review Quote the book provides epigrammatic explanations of goverments that haverarely crossed the mind.H.Ziegler, Choice, Vol.37, No. 11/12. Feature Distinguished list of contributors. Details ISBN0198293860 Language English ISBN-10 0198293860 ISBN-13 9780198293866 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 1999 Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Robert Elgie Author Robert Elgie Illustrations black & white illustrations Short Title SEMI-PRESIDENTIALISM IN EUROPE Position Lecturer in Politics Affiliation Lecturer in Politics, University of Limerick DOI 10.1604/9780198293866 UK Release Date 1999-09-02 AU Release Date 1999-09-02 NZ Release Date 1999-09-02 Pages 334 Publisher Oxford University Press Series Comparative Politics Publication Date 1999-09-02 DEWEY 321.8042094 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:97827080;

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