British Politics: Continuities and Change

by Dennis Kavanagh (Author)

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  Paperback
  2000

  $3.29

  This successful and highly regarded textbook provides a concise introduction to British Politics. Dennis Kavanagh's revised and fully updated text covers all the core elements of an undergraduate course, providing an up-to-date introduction to politics and the system of government in Britain. New topics include an assessment of the first three years of Labour government, and the issues surrounding devolution and constitutional change. Contemporary developments are placed in their historical context, allowing an understanding of the ways in which the politics of the 1980s and 1990s have shaped and affect current issues. Kavanagh's thorough and balanced analysis of the British political system is combined with boxed examples, chapter summaries, and guides to further reading making it easily accessible to introductory students whilst encouraging critical thinking. A new text design and student-friendly learning aids enhance the clear and lively writing style, stimulating readers' interest and encouraging independent assessment of the key issues and debates in the study of British government and politics.

• Used

  Paperback
  1996

  $3.29

  Fully revised and updated with a brand new, student-friendly design, Dennis Kavanagh's successful British Politics: Continuities and Change provides a classic introductory text for undergraduate students. Widely acknowledged throughout the world as a leading expert on UK politics, Kavanagh has produced a lucid analysis of the British political system, designed for anyone taking a first course in the subject. Written in a clear, accessible style, with a brand new text design for quick and easy reference, British Politics covers all topics covered on undergraduate courses. New features for the Third edition include: BLTwo completely new chapters - Britain and Europe and The Mass Media and Politics, plus a re-assessment of the Irish Question in the light of the paramilitary Ceasefire BLNew, larger format and a more accessible layout BLBoxed case studies highlighting key issues BLInnovative diagrams and illustrations complementing the text BLStudent-friendly features, including essay topics, chronologies, chapter summaries, and guides to further reading This book is intended for students and scholars of British politics, comparative politics, and European politics; anyone interested in how contemporary UK politics operates.