Mastering British politics

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Mastering British politics

F.N. Forman and N.D.J. Baldwin

(Macmillan master series)

Macmillan, c1996

3rd ed

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Includes indexes

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Description

This essential book contains all the information and analysis needed to understand British politics. The third edition has been extensively re-written and up-dated. New material has been added throughout and more emphasis is given to the European context of British politics. Mastering British Politics is easy to read and clearly explained, avoiding difficult or over-technical language, and is packed with examples and questions. Also ideal for anyone wanting to know how the British political system really works.

Table of Contents

Preface - List of Figures - PART 1: THE POLITICAL AND ELECTORAL CONTEXT - British Political Culture - The Evolving Constitution - The Electoral System - Voting Behaviour - The Political Parties - PART 2: SOURCES OF POWER, PRESSURE AND OPINION - Pressure Groups - The Media -Public Opinion - PART 3: PARLIAMENT - The Monarchy - The House of Lords - The House of Commons - PART 4: CENTRAL GOVERNMENT - Prime Minister and Cabinet - Ministers and Departments - The Civil Service - PART 5: OTHER PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS - The Public Sector - Local Government - The Legal System - PART 6: DEMOCRACY IN BRITAIN - Britain in Europe - Policy and Decision Making - British Parliamentary Democracy

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  • NCID
    BA28102179
  • ISBN
    • 033361626X
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire
  • Pages/Volumes
    xv, 478 p.
  • Size
    24 cm
  • Parent Bibliography ID
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