Bücher der Reihe Routledge/ECPR Studies in European Political Science

Explores how intra-party politics affects government formation and termination in parliamentary systems, where the norm is the formation of coalition governments. This book assumes a diversity of preferences among party members and explores the incentives that give rise to coordinated party behavior at the electoral and legislative levels.

Examines the extent to which member states dominate decision making in international organisations - such as the UN, G8, Council of Europe, WTO and the OECD.

This collection explores practices of political journalism, ranging from America 'civic journalism' to the press corps covering the European Union in Brussels, from Bangkok newsrooms to French and Italian scandal hunters.

This volume analyses citizenship in relation to recent changes in European welfare states. It examines concrete changes in social rights and citizenship roles, and offers normative investigations of citizenship.

Examines the dominant view that voluntary activity promotes social capital and hence good government. This book also explores alternative models for the creation of social capital. It combines theoretical discussion with detailed case studies to provide an explanation of the origins and nature of social capital.

Federalism and Political Performance features a panel of international experts who compare the political performance of federal and non-federal states and evaluate the impact of different types of federation.

Theories of Secession presents a systematic analysis of the rise of secessionist movements in global politics. Bringing together a collection of experts in the field, it provides a timely forum for debate in this contentious area of study.

This book carves out a new area of democratisation studies by analysing the transnational dimension and the role of non state actors across three different geographical regions. Chapters use data from Europe, Africa and Latin America.

Explores the discursive constructions of gender equality and the implications of these understandings in a broad range of policy fields. This book lets you understand the dynamics and to reflect on the consequences of such discursive politics in policy making on gender equality. It is suitable for students of gender and women studies.

Helps to understand the rise, future and implications of two kinds of "integrity warriors" - official anti-corruption agencies (ACAs) and anti-corruption NGOs - and to locate them in a context and history of anti-corruption activity.

Provides a detailed examination of policy change with European and American case studies on welfare reform, education reform, the World Bank, tobacco control policy, energy policy, agricultural policy, pension reform and the impact of public opinion.

Assesses the impact of international organizations in the implementation of internationally agreed policies.

Examines the debates surrounding social capital, social movements and the role of civil society in emerging forms of governance. Divided into three sections, focusing on core aspects of civil society, this book draws on case studies from a range of countries. It is useful for those studying in the fields of political science and social policy.

The book presents a theoretically informed typology of modes of governance which is tested in a careful selection of comparative country and policy studies. At the core is the question whether the European Union is destined to a network type of governance and whether and how this type of governance will be translated into the member states. The individual chapters subject the governing patterns at European and national level to empirical scrutiny. Drawing on recent research findings in different issue areas - including monetary union, social affairs, environment, genetic engineering and market liberalisation in transport, banking, energy, professional services - the contributions highlight the impact of the European activities on policy-making process in the member states.

Examines the conceptualisations, causes, and consequences of partisanship, one of the most fundamental concepts in contemporary political science. This book also presents a comprehensive account and assessment of partisanship in comparative empirical research.

This book examines the political activities of selected religious actors in Christian, Muslim and Judaist contexts in Europe and the Middle East. It explores the challenges these religious actors face in terms of citizenship, democracy, and secularisation.

The European Commission is an organization which has come to fascinate or repulse a range of national politicians, journalists and social scientists. This book investigates this organization's relationship to politics.

This volume reflects a variety of views of the nature of sexuality and politics, balancing theoretical chapters with a wide range of case studies including sexuality in the British armed forces, the sexual policies of the Catholic Church

Provides an examination of the initiatives governments are exploring to reform the institutions and procedures of liberal democracy in order to provide more opportunities for political participation and inclusion. This book is aimed at students and researchers of political theory, democracy and comparative politics.

In June 2003, the Convention on the Future of Europe released what may become the Constitution of the European Union. This volume provides critical assessments of the draft Constitution from the vantage point of political theory. It combines institutional analysis with normative political theory.