Governance and politics of the Netherlands, 3rd ed.

This fully revised and updated new edition of the leading text on politics in the Netherlands explores the causes and impact of the distinctively Dutch quest for consensus and provides full coverage of recent developments and events.

Contents:

1. The country and its constitution
2. A country of minorities
3. Political parties and the party system
4. Elections
5. The core executive
6. Parliament
7. The policy-making process
8. Multi-level governance
9. Economic and welfare policy
10. Foreign policy
11. The strengths and weaknesses of consensus government