Politics in the Republic of Ireland / edited by John Coakley and Michael Gallagher.

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

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.

Author notes provided by Syndetics

John Coakley is a Professor of Politics at Queen's University Belfast and Fellow of the Geary Institute for Public Policy at University College Dublin

Michael Gallagher is Head of the Department of Political Science at Trinity College, University of Dublin.