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The politics of modern Europe

the state and political authority in the major democracies

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'I have no reservations about the publication of this book. It is reliable, straightforward and has a good empirical approach. It is geared to the undergraduate market and should serve as a useful introduction to West European politics.' - Gordon Smith, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK 'Michael Keating offers an introduction to politics in Western Europe, based on an impressively varied past scholarship and a broad knowledge of European politics. . . . accessible and expertly informed. . .' - Kevin Featherstone, Times Higher Educational Supplement This important new textbook centres on the theme of the state in Europe, its structures and policy capacity, and its relation to civil society.