The book begins with an overview of the institutions with which Gorbachev will have to contend and then present a series of essays on which consider the prospects for economic reform, challenges and changes in social policy and the arts, and initiatives in foreign policy. "The Soviet Union Under Gorbachev" concludes with a discussion of the impact of the 27th Party Congress.
The book begins with an overview of the institutions with which Gorbachev will have to contend and then present a series of essays on which conside...
This book provides a detailed introduction to how the Lander (the 16 states of Germany) function not only within the country itself but also within the wider context of European political affairs. Some knowledge of the role of the Lander is essential to an understanding of the political system as well as of German federalism. This book traces the origin of the Lander. It looks at their place in the constitutional order of the country and the political and administrative system. Their organization and administration are fully covered, as is their financing. Parties and elections in the Lander...
This book provides a detailed introduction to how the Lander (the 16 states of Germany) function not only within the country itself but also within th...
In this age of a globalism, understanding the governments and politics of other countries is important in understanding the world around us. In "Comparing Liberal Democracies," author Arthur B. Gunlicks contributes to this understanding in a discussion of the institutional structures and backgrounds of four liberal or Western democracies: the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the most state-like international organization, the European Union. Gunlicks provides a systematic and thematic (rather than country-by-country) approach that promotes comparisons of similarities and...
In this age of a globalism, understanding the governments and politics of other countries is important in understanding the world around us. In "Compa...
