The Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Italy provides a comprehensive account of Italy and Italian politics in the 21st Century. Featuring contributions from many of the leading scholars of Italian politics & society, the Handbook features over 30 chapters which are organized to provide unparalleled analysis of this complex and fascinating subject. The main subjects covered in each of the main sections include:'¢ The Institutional System '¢ Party Families and (New Politics) '¢ Italy in the Wider World '¢ Politics and Economy, and their Impact on Italian Society '¢ Religion and Italian Society '¢ New and Old Issues: Changes and Continuities in Italian Life '¢ Italian PassionsThis is an essential reference work for all those with an interest in Italian politics and history.