Mark Kesselman Bücher

This critically acclaimed, best-selling text offers a comprehensive introduction to the post-World War II political systems of Great Britain, France, Italy, Germany, and the European Union. The concept of European politics in transition is presented through four key themes: the role of each country in economic management; the interaction of countries within the international order; challenges facing European democracies; and the political impact of social diversity.In-depth coverage of each country is written by an expert in the field and includes five chapters for each geographic region. Chapter topics include the making of the modern state; political economy and development; governance and policy making; representation and participation; and politics in transition.

Beginning with the nationalized British coal industry and then raising more general issues concerning the contemporary state, Joel Krieger studies the day wage structure for face workers (National Power Loading Agreement) introduced by the National Coal Board in 1966, its consequences, and the ways in which earlier work conventions, wage structures, and social relations affected it. Originally published in 1984. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

A critical approach to political analysis encourages students to engage in thoughtful discussion and debate rather than rote memorization. The Seventh Edition explores contemporary issues such as fiscal policy, electoral demographics, health care reform, and economic inequality, providing a framework that fosters critical thinking about the complexities of political power and its implications.