When the German edition of Steiner?s masterful analysis of Switzerland?s political system was first published in 1970 as <3>Gewaltlose Politik und kulturelle Vielfalt<1>, it was greeted by the <3>American Political Science Review<1> as a laudable departure from conventional comparative series.? This new edition, extensively revised and expanded, makes Steiner?s innovative study available to political theorists in the English-speaking world.? Originally published 1974. A UNC Press Enduring Edition ? UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.