".. it is the refreshing breadth of the editors" collection that immediately strikes the reader. This book provides in-depth understanding and analyses of a number of critical dimensions of political change in Italy and represents a ground-breaking addition to the literature". - Contemporary Politics

• Regional and Federal Studies - "This is one of the best books on the recent Italian political crisis published in English so far."South European Society and Politics- " This is an outstanding collection essays...it is notable for the high quality of its contributions and its coverage not only of the "input" or "representative" dimensions of Italian politics but also of the institutional