Despite Switzerland's small size, its political system is one of the most complex and fascinating among contemporary democracies. The rich, complex mixture of centuries-old institutions and the refined political arrangements that exist today constitute a veritable laboratory for social scientists and their students. Often presented as the paradigmatic case of political integration, consensus democracy and multinational federalism, the Swiss model has become a benchmark case for analyses in comparative politics, political behaviour and other related fields. Written by two leading experts on Swiss politics, this book presents a definitive overview for scholars and students interested in Switzerland's political system at the beginning of the twenty-first century. By focusing on its intricacies but also taking in larger issues of general interest, the broad scope of this study will appeal to all those interested in contemporary European politics and democratic systems.

The Politics of Switzerland: Continuity and Change in a Consensus Democracy

Politics & Social Sciences

Kriesi, Hanspeter

Trechsel, Alexander H.

Politics & Government

Cambridge University Press

History

Europe

West European Politics in the Age of Globalization

Over the past three decades the effects of globalization and denationalization have created a division between 'winners' and 'losers' in Western Europe. This study examines the transformation of party political systems in six countries (Austria, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK) using opinion surveys, as well as newly collected data on election campaigns. The authors argue that, as a result of structural transformations and the strategic repositioning of political parties, Europe has observed the emergence of a tripolar configuration of political power, comprising the left, the moderate right, and the new populist right. They suggest that, through an emphasis on cultural issues such as mass immigration and resistance to European integration, the traditional focus of political debate - the economy - has been downplayed or reinterpreted in terms of this new political cleavage. This new analysis of Western European politics will interest all students of European politics and political sociology.

Grande, Edgar

Dolezal, Martin

Lachat, Romain

Bornschier, Simon

Frey, Timotheos

Over the past three decades the effects of globalization and denationalization have created a division between 'winners' and 'losers' in Western Europe. This study examines the transformation of party political systems in six countries (Austria, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK) using opinion surveys, as well as newly collected data on election campaigns. The authors argue that, as a result of structural transformations and the strategic repositioning of political parties, Europe has observed the emergence of a tripolar configuration of political power, comprising the left, the moderate right, and the new populist right. They suggest that, through an emphasis on cultural issues such as mass immigration and resistance to European integration, the traditional focus of political debate - the economy - has been downplayed or reinterpreted in terms of this new political cleavage. This new analysis of Western European politics will interest all students of European politics and political sociology.

New Social Movements in Western Europe: A Comparative Analysis (Volume 5) (Social Movements, Protest and Contention)

Social Sciences

Univ. of Minnesota Press

New social movements are defined as those that have arisen since the late sixties, and include the ecology, gay rights, peace, and womenOCOs movements. This volume provides a cross-national comparison of the development, mobilization, and impact of new social movements in four Western European nationsOCoFrance, Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland."

New Social Movements in Western Europe: A Comparative Analysis (Social Movements, Protest and Contention)

Coming to Terms with the European Refugee Crisis

Sociology

Oană, Ioana-Elena

Altiparmakis, Argyrios

Bojár, Ábel

Political Conflict in Western Europe

What are the consequences of globalization for the structure of political conflicts in Western Europe? How are political conflicts organized and articulated in the twenty-first century? And how does the transformation of territorial boundaries affect the scope and content of political conflicts? This book sets out to answer these questions by analyzing the results of a study of national and European electoral campaigns, protest events and public debates in six West European countries. While the mobilization of the losers of the processes of globalization by new right populist parties is seen to be the driving force of the restructuring of West European politics, the book goes beyond party politics. It attempts to show how the cleavage coalitions that are shaping up under the impact of globalization extend to state actors, interest groups and social movement organizations, and how the new conflicts are framed by the various actors involved.

Helbling, Marc

Höglinger, Dominic

Hutter, Swen

Wüest, Bruno

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