Politics in the Republic of Ireland [Paperback]

John Coakley (Editor), MICHAEL GALLAGHER (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 4, 2004 | ISBN-10: 0415280672 | ISBN-13: 978-0415280679 | Edition: 4

Politics in the Republic of Ireland is now available in a fully revised fourth edition. Building on the success of the previous three 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, analyses and interprets the background to Irish government and contemporary political processes. Crucially, it brings the student up to date with the very latest developments.

New patterns of government formation, challenges to the established political parties, ever-deepening, if sometimes ambivalent, involvement in the process of European integration, a growing role in the politics of Northern Ireland and sustained discussion of gender issues are among these developments - along with evidence, revealed by several tribunals of enquiry, that Irish politics is not as free of corruption as many had assumed.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Politics in the Republic of Ireland is now well established as the definitive, comprehensive study of Irish politics.  This is a 'must buy' for any course on Irish politics, a 'must read' for any student of the subject, or even a casual, interested observer of all things Irish." - David Farrell, University College Dublin, Ireland

"This remains THE authoritative source for anyone needing a comprehensive grounding in the government and politics of modern Ireland. The editors have assembled an outstanding team of authors who write accessibly on important topics about which they deep knowledge." - Michael Laver, New York University, USA

"Politics in the Republic of Ireland is the place to start for an understanding of Irish politics. This new lively and up-to-date edition confirms the book’s place at the top of the list." - R. Kenneth Carty, University of British Columbia, Canada

"Quite simply this is the best introduction to modern Irish politics that has ever been produced. The editors have assembled an impressive cast of the relevant experts on all the expected themes." - Paul Mitchell, West European Politics

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

About the Author

John Coakley is Associate Professor in the Department of Politics at University College Dublin. He is a vice president of the International Social Science Council and former secretary general of the International Political Science Association.

Michael Gallagher is Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science at Trinity College, University of Dublin, where he teaches Irish politics and comparative politics. He has also been a visiting professor at New York University and the City University of Hong Kong.

Product Details

• Paperback: 528 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; 4 edition (December 4, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415280672
• ISBN-13: 978-0415280679
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,463,203 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Mapping Irish Politics - a comprehensive guide, May 1, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Politics in the Republic of Ireland (Paperback)

Politics in the Republic of Ireland is the most up-to-date and comprehensive text for both students and academics interested in Irish politics.

Now in its third edition, Gallagher and Coakley take the unusual step of adding substantially to their original text, bringing some of the most able commentators in the Irish field of political science together in the same volume.