The Politics of Switzerland Continuity and Change in a Consensus Democracy

The Politics of SwitzerlandContinuity and Change in a Consensus Democracy\nAuthor(s): Hanspeter Kriesi, Alexander H. Trechsel\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9780521844574, 978-0521844574\nSynopsis\nDespite 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 pol.