| Description |
1 online resource (410 pages) |
| Series |
Europäisierung des Gewaltmonopols |
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Europäisierung des Gewaltmonopols
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| Contents |
Cover ; Table of contents; Foreword; Chapter I Historical evolution of the state and political system of Switzerland; I. The Old Swiss Confederacy: Origins, territorial expansion, religious wars; II. The Helvetic Republic: The failed experiment to form a unitary state; III. Restoration of the Confederation: Towards the modern Swiss state; IV. The Federal Constitution of 1848; V. Further evolution of the Swiss system of government; VI. The Swiss Constitution of 2000; Chapter II How does Switzerland's government function?; I. Federal Assembly; II. Federal Council |
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III. Political parties and "the Magic formula"IV. The role of federal referendums and popular initiatives; V. The Swiss Cantons: Diversity and unity; VI. International assessment of the Swiss model for democracy and development; Chapter III The Swiss neutrality; I. When and how did Switzerland become a neutral state?; II. The Helvetic period and the subsequent international recognition of Switzerland's neutrality; III. Switzerland's neutrality in the 19th and the early 20th century; IV. Switzerland's policy during World War I |
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V. Switzerland and the League of Nations: From integral to differentiated neutralityVI. The Swiss independence and neutrality at stake during World War II; VII. Switzerland and Nazi Germany: An inevitable compromise or an informal retreat of the Swiss neutrality?; VIII. International critics of Switzerland's policy during World War II; Chapter IV Switzerland's foreign policy after World War II; I. From international isolation to active neutrality; II. Switzerland's foreign policy after overcoming the division in Europe; III. Historical evolution of neutrality in Europe |
| Summary |
The book analyses the historical evolution and modern features of Switzerland's political system and neutrality of state, termed by the author as the Swiss model. The model is based on the principles of democracy, but at the same time possesses a specific texture. It is a result of the strongly developed direct democracy, especially the widespread application of referendums in decision-making and the consistent policy of neutrality. The author applies the historical-political and comparative method of study. The major conclusion is that the Swiss model stands for a unique combination of the representative and direct democracy which, together with the status of neutrality, has turned Switzerland into a symbol of a democratic, prosperous and peace-loving country |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Democracy -- Switzerland
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Essays.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government -- General.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government -- National.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Reference.
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Democracy
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Politics and government
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| SUBJECT |
Switzerland -- Politics and government. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85131335
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| Subject |
Switzerland
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9783653041613 |
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3653041619 |
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9783631650608 |
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3631650604 |
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9783653988086 |
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365398808X |
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9783653988079 |
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3653988071 |
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