Mastering British Politics (Palgrave Master Series)

Mastering British Politics (Palgrave Master Series)

by F.N. Forman (Author), Nicholas Baldwin (Contributor)

Synopsis

Containing all the information and analysis needed to understand the British system of Government and politics, Mastering British Politics is an essential text. This fifth edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect the results of and developments since the 2005 General Election.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 588
Edition: 5
Publisher: Palgrave
Published: 10 Aug 2007

ISBN 10: 0230000126
ISBN 13: 9780230000124
Book Overview: 'This new edition maintains and builds on the strength of its predecessors, providing a judicious balance of context, clearly presented information, and analogies.' - Michael Rush, Emeritus Professor of Politics, University of Exeter, UK 'Mastering British Politics has two experienced authors who know what they are about. The book is well-written and comprehensive in its coverage. It provides an excellent introduction to the subject.' - Dr Robert Borthwick, University of Leicester, UK 'Just right for anyone wanting an up-to-date, compact and wide-ranging description n of how we are governed, why, and how politics influences government.' - George Jones, Emeritus Professor of Government, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK

Media Reviews
'This new edition maintains and builds on the strength of its predecessors, providing a judicious balance of context, clearly presented information, and analogies.' - Michael Rush, Emeritus Professor of Politics, University of Exeter, UK 'Mastering British Politics has two experienced authors who know what they are about. The book is well-written and comprehensive in its coverage. It provides an excellent introduction to the subject.' - Dr Robert Borthwick, University of Leicester, UK 'Just right for anyone wanting an up-to-date, compact and wide-ranging description n of how we are governed, why, and how politics influences government.' - George Jones, Emeritus Professor of Government, London School of Economics and Political Science, UK
Author Bio
F. N. FORMAN has taught British politics at college and university level. He was a Member of Parliament from 1976 to 1997 and served as a P.P.S. in the Foreign Office and the Treasury, and was also a Minister for Further and Higher Education.

N.D.J. BALDWIN has written and lectured extensively on British politics. A former Parliamentary candidate and one-time assistant to a group of peers in the House of Lords, he is currently director of Wroxton College in Oxfordshire, the British campus of Farleigh Dickinson University.