Swiss Democracy
Possible Solutions to Conflict in Multicultural Societies
This open access book provides an updated and fully revised 4th edition of this authoritative analysis of Swiss democracy. It particularly explains the institutions of federalism and consensus government through political power sharing. In this new edition, the authors also address several important changes and challenges that have affected Swiss democracy, including the country's relationship with the EU, fiscal equalisation, direct democracy and the legitimacy of national referendums, territorial conflict, as well as the polarisation of party politics.
4 A. Fourth Edition 2021
295 Seiten
Kartoniert / Broschiert
Springer EN, 07.02.2022
Englisch
ISBN/EAN 9783030632687
This book is open access, which means that you have free and unlimited access Fully revised edition of the key reference work on Swiss politics aimed at an international audience Provides an up-to-date account of the origins, operations and effects of Swiss democracy Explains and critically analyses central institutions of the Swiss political system in an accessible manner