Politics in the Republic of Ireland

By Michael Gallagher, John Coakley, Michael Gallagher

Book Overview

Politics in the Republic of Ireland is now available in a fully revised sixth edition. Building on the success of the previous five editions, it continues to provide an authoritative introduction to all aspects of the government and 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. It devotes chapters to every aspect of contemporary Irish government and politics, including the political parties and elections, the constitution, the Taoiseach and the governmental system, women and politics, the role of parliament, and Ireland's place within the European Union.

Bringing students up to date with the very latest developments, especially with the upheaval in the Irish party system, Coakley and Gallagher combine 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138119458
• ISBN13: 9781138119451
• Release Date: December 2017
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.7" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

Mapping Irish Politics - a comprehensive guide

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.