Government and Politics in Britain: An Introduction

by JohnKingdom (Author)

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  Paperback
  1999

  $6.91

  Is Britain sleepwalking into Europe ? How does our state cope with the forces of globalization? Can the nation remain united? Has New Labour captured the political agenda? Is the Conservative Party in meltdown? Is the British polity fatally contaminated with sleaze? Why is Britain becoming a more unequal society? Can the monarchy survive in a changing culture? British politics remains in continuing turmoil and the second edition of this prize-winning, best-selling textbook addresses the key issues in the lively, challenging and thought-provoking style of the first.The content is thoroughly updated to take account of developments on all fronts. Problems and controversies associated with membership of the European Union, which penetrate virtually all aspects of British politics, are given extended treatment throughout the book. In addition, an entirely new chapter on ideology focuses on the development and current state of the thinking that shapes the modern world. Although containing a thoroughgoing analysis of the constitutional and institutional structure of British government, a central goal of the book is to enthuse students by addressing the puzzling and fascinating questions about the reality of power in society. The student is encouraged to look beyond the formal structures into the hidden recesses of the state. The text is illustrated with cartoons, photographs, diagrams and tables to make the learning process involving and informative. There is also a glossary and up-to-date chronology. While the book has become well established as a central text for students of British politics and government, it has also proved of wide relevance throughout the social sciences.

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  Paperback
  2003

  $4.35

  The third edition of this best--selling, prize--winning textbook continues to lead the field with its widely acknowledged capacity to enthuse students through its challenging and thought--provoking style. With the reforming Blair government in its second term, evidence of popular disenchantment with traditional politics, globalization and new levels of terrorism, British politics continues in a state of dramatic flux. To chart the most recent developments in contemporary British politics, this edition has been updated in all its 22 chapters. aeo Coherent structure of this single--authored textbook makes it exceptionally easy to use and draws the threads together with a holistic perspective aeo Brings the subject to life by taking the reader beyond a factsa to the fascinating questions about power, ambition, intrigue and corruption in the real world of politics aeo Attractively presented, with memorable quotations, cartoons, photographs, diagrams and tables to enliven the text and make the learning process involving and informative aeo Glossary, impressive bibliography and up--to--date chronology. aeo Supported by a textsite designed for students and lecturers: www.polity.co.uk/kingdom Well established as a central text for students of British politics and government, the book has also proved of wide relevance throughout the social sciences.