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OverviewLocal Politics: A Resource for Democracy in Western Europe examines the relationship between local institutional design and citizens' attitudes toward democracy. Translated by Angelika Vetter, this book is a unique contribution to traditional political culture research, which has focused primarily on national politics. As the last stage in the nation-state administrative apparatus, local authorities represent the synapse between the political-administrative system and the citizens. By comparing attitudes towards local and national politics in a cross-national framework, this book investigates the socialization functions of local politics including the feeling of identification or belonging, the input side of politics, and the citizens' satisfaction with local and national democracy. Following sophisticated analysis, Vetter highlights the conditions under which locally socialized political orientations may serve as a resource for democracy at higher system levels. Local Politics: A Resource for Democracy in Western Europe is a fascinating read for those interested in political science and European studies. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Angelika VetterPublisher: Lexington Books Imprint: Lexington Books Dimensions: Width: 15.30cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 22.70cm Weight: 0.367kg ISBN: 9780739120200ISBN 10: 0739120204 Pages: 244 Publication Date: 03 February 2007 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationAngelika Vetter is associate professor of political science in the Department of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Stuttgart in Germany. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |