Subnational democracy in the European Union : challenges and opportunities / by John Loughlin ; with the collaboration of Eliseo Aja ... [and others].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Loughlin, John, 1948-

Contributor:

Aja, Eliseo.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Local government--European Union countries.

Local government.

European Union countries.

Decentralization in government--European Union countries.

Decentralization in government.

Regionalism--European Union countries.

Regionalism.

Democracy--European Union countries.

Democracy.

Physical Description:

xiii, 422 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2001.

Summary:

This book deals with the theoretical implications of the changing nature of the European Member states and with the concept of new regionalism. Not only does it explore the historical and philosophical background of democracy in various countries, but also it offers an exposition of the institutional expression of democracy at different levels. In addition, it examines the role of pressure groups, policy networks, and political parties; includes a survey of critiques of sub-national democracy; and examines innovative approaches to improving regional and local democracy.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0198296797

OCLC:

44926917