Politics UK

by Bill Jones (Author), PhilipNorton (Author)

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  Paperback
  2010

  $3.42

  Politics UK is an indispensible introduction to British politics, providing a thorough and accessible overview of the institutions and processes of British government, a good grounding in British political history, and an incisive introduction to the issues facing Britain today. With contributed chapters from respected scholars in the field and short essays on real-world politics from well-known political commentators, this fully revised seventh edition of Britain's best loved politics textbook is an essential guide for all students of politics.

  New To This Edition:

  * full new chapter covering the 2010 general election - campaigns, contexts, and outcomes

  * new chapter on 'Britain and the World'

  * coverage of the banking crisis in Britain, the MPs expenses scandal and the Iraq Inquiry

  Key Features:

  * ' Britain in Context ' boxes, placing British politics in comparative perspective

  * Biographies of key contemporary and historical figures in British politics

  * Illustrations by Steve Bell and Chris Riddell

  * 'And another thing' pieces: short essays by distinguished commentators including Jonathan Freedland, Chris Mullin and Andrew Gamble

  * Companion website featuring slides, multiple choice questions and a brief guide for students on essay writing and referencing

  Contributors: Colin Copus , Harry Cowen , Oliver Daddow, Russell Deacon , Andrew Flynn , Jonathan Freedland , Andrew Gamble , Mark Garnett, Wyn Grant, Andy Heywood , Richard Kelly , Michael Moran, Chris Mullin, Nick Rees, Steve Richards, Peter Riddell

  Bill Jones is Professor and lecturer of Politics and History at Liverpool Hope University. He is the author of several well-known textbooks on British politics including the previous 6 editions of Politics UK, British Politics Today, and The Dictionary of British Politics. Philip Norton, Lord Norton of Louth, is Professor of Government and Director of the Centre for Legislative Studies at the University of Hull, as well as being a member of the House of Lords. He is the author or editor of 28 books.

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  Paperback
  1997

  $3.42

  The third edition of Politics UK builds on the success of previous editions while bringing the text right up to date with enhanced coverage of contemporary political issues. Written by six leading academic analysts, it embodies the changes wrought by the 1997 general election; the developments in government relating to the institutions of government as well as political culture, the media and political ideas. Divided into seven parts, it opens by analysing the historical context of UK politics, moving on to the contemporary context (social and economic structure, political culture and participation), political ideologies and political concepts before addressing the representative process (elections, voting behaviour, media, parties and pressure groups). Followed by the legislative process (changing constitution, the Crown, the Commons and the Lords), the executive process (Cabinet and Prime Minister, departments and civil servants, central and local government), the Judiciary and the Politics of Law and Order before the book is concluded by chapters on policy (economic, social, environmental, foreign and defence policy, Ireland and Great Britain and European integration). Improved pedagogy, design, and the use of additional colour provides an attractive, stimulating and accessible key text for students. Teachers Notes (0-13-653577-1).

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  Hardcover
  1991

  $4.43