New Haven: Yale University Press, 1987 Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. Large 8vo. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. xii, 308 pp, preface, 1. A Democratic Paradox; 2. We, The People; 3. Life As Politics; 4. Politics As Spettacolo; 5. Parties and Elections: The Rashomon Syndrome; 6. Crisis and La Classe Politica; 7. Political Terror; 8. Who Governs Italy?; 9. Primum Vivere; 10. Democracy, Italian Style; notes, index. First Edition, 4167. "Challenging the still-dominant picture of Italy, the author asserts that in a relatively short span, the Italians have managed to forge a remarkable democracy, one that reveals degrees of toleration, freedom, and sheer political inventiveness others should find enviable." from the jacket flap. Not Price Clipped. Inked name on ffep. Pristine, no wear. Clean, tight and strong binding with no underlining, highlighting or marginalia. Green cloth with gilt lettering to spine..

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Bookseller: West Side Book Shop, ABAA (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 004167
Title: Democracy Italian Style
Author: LaPalombara, Joseph
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0300039131
ISBN 13: 9780300039139
Publisher: Yale University Press
Place of Publication: New Haven
Date Published: 1987
Keywords: POLITICAL SCIENCE HISTORY ITALY DEMOCRACY POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT
Bookseller catalogs: POLITICAL SCIENCE;
Size: Large 8vo

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