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Joseph LaPalombara's 1987 book Democracy Italian Style outlines the idiosyncrasies of Italian governance. This paper answers 15 specific questions that cover the scope and content of this book. No additional sources cited.
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The American flag, at first glance, is a hodge-podge of symbols that -- from an aesthetic point of view-- is remarkably busy. Yet this collection of stars and
stripes does an effective job of representing how 50 separate states-- 50 separate political entities -- can come together to constitute a larger whole. 2. LaPalombaras argument is that
the surface of Italian politics is not a good guide to real Italian political development. What does he believe is going on under the surface? At the beginning of
his book, LaPalombara compares Italian politics to a fifteenth century engraving entitled Battle of the Naked Men. He says that, at first glance, Italian politics seem just as chaotic as
this battle. However, as one critically observes the engraving, the viewer begins to notice the artistic principles of harmony and composition that give this artistic work a sense of unity.
In a similar manner, Italian politics seem chaotic on the surface, but closer examination reveals that in many cases, the strategies that have developed over the centuries serve
to keep the excesses of the Italian system in check and assure citizens of freedom from "political heavy-handedness" (ix-x). 3. Does the surface of American politics accord with its
reality? This question calls for an opinion and the student researching this topic should definitely offer personal insight on this question in composing his/her own paper. However, this
writer/tutor feels that, for the most part, the surface of American politics is probably very accurate, as the voters witness a great deal of political back-biting, partisan politics and the
effects of lobbying efforts without ever having set foot in Washington. 4. LaPalombara is good on locating underlying reasons for individual behavior. Why, for instance, do Italians like situations
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