Local politics : a resource for democracy in Western Europe? : local autonomy, local integrative capacity, and citizens' attitudes toward politics / Angelika Vetter ; translated by Antje Matthäus.

Author/creator Vetter, Angelika, 1966-
Format Book
Publication InfoLanham, MD : Lexington Books, ©2007.
Descriptionxvi, 223 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects
Political participation--Europe, Western.
Politics, Practical--Europe, Western.
Political culture--Europe, Western.
Local government--Europe, Western.
Europe, Western--Politics and government.

SeriesNew directions in culture and governance
New directions in culture and governance. ^A588071
Contents Introduction -- Political attitudes : dimensions and measurement -- Theoretical considerations -- Attitudes towards local and national politics in Western Europe -- Local autonomy -- The integrative capacity of local government systems -- Explaining the legitimization potential of local politics -- Local politics in Western Europe: a resource for democracy? -- Appendix A: The data used -- Appendix B: Constitutional regulations on municipal affairs -- Appendix C: Complementary tables.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 201-216) and index.
LCCN 2006034171
ISBN9780739120194 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0739120190 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN9780739120200 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0739120204 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks JN94.A91 V48 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold