Independents in Irish party democracy /

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This book examines the phenomenon of the independent politician, believed to be extinct in most political systems. It is very much alive and well in Ireland, and has experienced a considerable resurgence in recent years. Independents won a record number of seats in 2016 and had three ministers appoi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Weeks, Liam (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Manchester : Manchester University Press, 2017.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Ireland. > Parliament.
Representative government and representation.
Gouvernement representatif > Irlande.
Representative government and representation > Ireland.
Ireland.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • A typology of independents
  • Independents' electoral history
  • Independent parliamentarians
  • The independent voter
  • Independents and the electoral system
  • Independents and government
  • Why are there independents in Ireland?
  • Conclusion.

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