ABSTRACT

Long characterized by stability--even rigidity--Austrian politics is becoming more dynamic and combative. Tracing the disruption of the "postwar pattern" in Austria, this book explores the recent dramatic evolution in Austria's political system. The contributors examine the decline of the established Social Democratic and Conservative parties and c

chapter 1|22 pages

History and International Context

chapter 2|36 pages

Political Institutions

chapter 3|44 pages

Political Parties

chapter 4|21 pages

Corporatism - The Austrian Model

chapter 5|26 pages

Economic Policy

chapter 6|50 pages

Foreign Policy

chapter 7|11 pages

Environmental Politics and Policy

chapter 8|10 pages

Political Culture

chapter 9|11 pages

Agencies of Socialization

chapter 11|9 pages

Conclusion and Outlook