ABSTRACT

Politics in the Republic of Ireland is now available in a fully revised fifth edition. Building on the success of the previous four editions, it continues to provide an authoritative introduction to all aspects of politics in the Republic of Ireland. Written by some of the foremost experts on Irish politics, it explains, analyzes and interprets the background to Irish government and contemporary political processes.

Bringing students up to date with the very latest developments, Coakley and Gallagher combine real substance with a highly readable style, providing an accessible textbook that meets the needs of all those who are interested in knowing how politics and government operate in Ireland.

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Part I The context of Irish politics

chapter 1|34 pages

The foundations of statehood

chapter 2|35 pages

Society and political culture

chapter 3|37 pages

The changing constitution

part |2 pages

Part II Representative democracy at work

chapter 4|26 pages

The electoral system

chapter 5|31 pages

Parties and the party system

chapter 6|30 pages

Voting behaviour

chapter 9|30 pages

Women in politics

part |2 pages

Part III Policy and administration

part |2 pages

Part IV Ireland in a wider world