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This text sought to provide an authoritative introduction to all aspects of politics in the Republic of Ireland. Written by some of the foremost experts on Irish politics, it explains, analyzes and interprets the background to Irish government and contemporary political processes. Crucially, it brings the student up-to-date with the very latest developments.
New patterns of government formation, challenges to the established political parties, ever-deepening, if sometimes ambivalent, involvement in the process of European integration, a growing role in the politics of Northern Ireland and sustained discussion of gender issues are among these developments - as well as providing a detailed history of Irish political development sinmce independence .
Essays from John Coakley, Michael Gallagher, Richard Sinnott ( on PR-STV) Peter Mair (on the Irish Party System) , Michael Laver ( on Parties and Voters) Michael Gallagher & Lee Komito ( on Dáil Deputies and constituency work)( Brian Farrell ( on Government ) Eunan O'Halpin ( on policy making ) Yvonne Galligan ( on Women in Politics 1922-1990) Brigid Laffan ( on Ireland in International affairs ) , and Tom Garvin ( on the pursuit of democracy)