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Italian Christian Democracy

The Politics of Dominance

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  • © 1989

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Authors:
  1. Robert Leonardi

    1. DePaul University, USA
      European University Institute, Florence, Italy

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  2. Douglas A. Wertman

    1. United States Information Agency, USA

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. Introduction: The Christian Democratic Enigma

    • Robert Leonardi, Douglas A. Wertman
    Pages 1-20

  3. The Political Foundations of Christian Democracy

    • Robert Leonardi, Douglas A. Wertman
    Pages 21-46

  4. Christian Democracy in Power, 1945–88

    • Robert Leonardi, Douglas A. Wertman
    Pages 47-89

  5. The DC Factions and Leadership Group

    • Robert Leonardi, Douglas A. Wertman
    Pages 90-124

  6. The Party Organisation and Membership

    • Robert Leonardi, Douglas A. Wertman
    Pages 125-158

  7. The DC Electorate

    • Robert Leonardi, Douglas A. Wertman
    Pages 159-192

  8. The Christian Democratic Party and the Catholic World

    • Robert Leonardi, Douglas A. Wertman
    Pages 193-222

  9. The Control of Governmental Power

    • Robert Leonardi, Douglas A. Wertman
    Pages 223-244

  10. Conclusions

    • Robert Leonardi, Douglas A. Wertman
    Pages 245-250

  11. Back Matter

    Pages 251-279
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A study of the Italian Christian Democratic Party from its birth to the present day. It is the most successful political party in any Western democracy and has been in power since 1945. This book analyzes its ideological foundations, electorate, organization and ties to the Catholic world.

Authors and Affiliations

  • DePaul University, USA

    Robert Leonardi

  • European University Institute, Florence, Italy

    Robert Leonardi

  • United States Information Agency, USA

    Douglas A. Wertman

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