The Politics Today Companion to West European Politics

Preface; Section 1 Events, groups and developments; Section 2 Biographies; Section 3 Abbreviations; Section 4 Chronologies; Section 5 Data relating to political systems; Selected references.;"This book is an essential reference guide for students of West European politics and West European area studies. A perfect companion to European politics today (by the same authors), it contains details of major events, political leaders, important dates, organisations and recent elections, all in an accessible, easy-to-read format. A comprehensive reference work, the book also provides a sound historical background for students of contemporary Europe. It covers the information and terms of reference students need to know to understand developments in European politics from the Second World War to the present day. Much of the book is devoted to those European countries most often featured in comparative courses in colleges and universities: the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and Spain as well as the European Union. Also included are details of personalities and events which have proved decisive for smaller and less familiar European democracies. From Resistance leaders to presidents, civil wars to scandals, the forces shaping the Europe of today are detailed in this book. This book is ideal for undergraduate students on politics, European studies and area studies courses"--Publisher's description. This Exciting Book Is A Handy Reference Guide For Students Of European Politics And Area Studies. A Perfect Companion To European Politics Today, Written By The Same Authors, This Book Presents Past Events, Prominent Personalities, Important Dates, Organisations And Electoral Information In An Accessible, Easy-to-read Format. It Provides Students With All The Essential Information Required And A Full Definition Of Terms. The Book Is Split Into Five Sections For Ease Of Use: A Dictionary Of Significant Political Events, A Chronology Of Major Events In Europe Since 1945, A Biographical Dictionary, A Dictionary Of Political Organisations And Electoral Data. In Addition To Being A Comprehensive Reference Tool, This Book Will Provide A Sound Historical Background To The Development Of Western European Politics. This Book Is Ideal For Undergraduate Students On Politics, European Studies And Area Studies Courses.--book Jacket. Geoffrey K. Roberts And Patricia Hogwood. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [193]-194). This electronic version has been made available under a Creative Commons (BY-NC-ND) open access license. There is an urgent need for a book of this nature which provides students with all the essential information required and a full definition of terms. A perfect companion to European politics today, written by the same authors, this book presents past events, prominent personalities, important dates, organisations and electoral information in an accessible, easy-to-read format. The book is split into five sections for ease of use: a dictionary of significant political events, a chronology of major events in Europe since 1945, a biographical dictionary, a dictionary of political organisations and electoral data. In addition to being a comprehensive reference tool, this book is intended to provide a sound historical background to the development of Western European politics. A perfect companion to European Politics Today, written by the same authors, this book presents past events, prominent personalities, important dates, organizations, and electoral information in an accessible, easy-to-read format. It is split into five sections for ease of use: a dictionary of significant political events, a chronology of major events in Europe since 1945, a biographical dictionary, a dictionary of political organizations, and electoral data. In addition to being a comprehensive reference tool, this book will provide a sound historical background to the development of Western European politics. About the AuthorGeoffrey K. Roberts is Part-Time Lecturer in the Department of Politics, University of Manchester. Patricia Hogwood is Lecturer in Politics, University of Glasgow. [C:\Users\Microsoft\Documents\Calibre Library] Contents 6 Preface 8 Section 1 Events, groups and developments 10 Section 2 Biographies 86 Section 3 Abbreviations 152 General abbreviations 152 Political parties 152 European and cross-national organisations 156 Miscellaneous 156 Section 4 Chronologies 158 UNITED KINGDOM 158 FRANCE 161 GERMANY 164 ITALY 169 SPAIN 172 SMALLER DEMOCRACIES 173 EUROPE 173 Section 5 Data relating to political systems 178 THE COUNTRIES OF WESTERN EUROPE 178 INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS IN WESTERN EUROPE 200 Selected references 202 Offers a historical background to the development of Western European politics. This book presents past events, prominent personalities, important dates, organizations and electoral information.