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Politics in the Republic of Ireland is newly available in a fully revised third edition. Building on the success of the first two editions, it continues to provide an authoritative introduction to all aspects of politics in the Irish Republic. Published in association with the Political Studies Association of Ireland, and written by some of the foremost experts on Irish politics, it explains, analyzes and interprets the background and processes of Irish government. Crucially it provides the student with the very latest developments.
Coverage includes:
* all aspects of the Irish political system, including the constitution, electoral system, parties, the links between member sof parliament and their constituents, the government, the President, and the Taoiseach
* an exploration of the foundations of statehood, Irish society and political culture
* Ireland's relationship with Britain and its role within the European Union
* women and Irish politics
* appendices providing demographic data, electoral data, political office holders, biographical notes on major political figures and a chronology of the main political events