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UNINA9910777697003321 |
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Autore |
Mulgan R. G |
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Titolo |
Politics in New Zealand / / Richard Mulgan, updated by Peter Aimer |
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Auckland, N.Z. : , : Auckland University Press, , 2004 |
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ISBN |
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1-77558-604-9 |
1-4175-9371-7 |
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Edizione |
[Third edition /] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (353 p.) |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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New Zealand Politics and government Textbooks |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Previous edition published 1997. |
"Intended primarily as an introductory text for undergraduate students of New Zealand politics"--Pref. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 329-339) and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover; Dedication; Copyright; Contents; List of Tables; Preface; 1 A pluralist theory of the state; 2 The plural society; 3 The constitution; 4 The Cabinet and prime minister; 5 Parliament; 6 The public sector and the public service; 7 Courts and tribunals; 8 Local and regional government; 9 Interest groups; 10 Political parties; 11 Elections and voters; 12 The media; 13 Pluralist democracy under strain; Bibliography; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This revised edition of a classic introduction to the New Zealand political, constitutional, and electoral system covers recent elections and the constitutional and legal changes that have attracted the attention of the international community. Using a pluralist theory of the state, it describes the history and practice of New Zealand government. Political parties and special-interest groups, the governmental hierarchy, and the public sector are discussed with information on how these different influences affect the political scene. The historical perspective provided offers a vision of t |
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