Politics UK
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Politics UK
Pearson Education, 2010
7th ed
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Previous ed.: 2007
Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
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.
Table of Contents
Part 1 Context
Chapter 1 Politics in perspective by Bill Jones
Chapter 2 Britain, the World and Europe by Oliver Daddow
Chapter 3 Social and Economic Contexts by Mark Garnett
And Another Thing The Legacy of Empire, by Andrew Gamble
Part 2 Defining the Political World
Chapter 4 Ideology and the Liberal Tradition by Bill Jones
Chapter 5 Political Ideas: the Major Parties by Bill Jones
Chapter 6 Political Ideas: Themes and Fringes by Bill Jones
And Another Thing The Banking Crisis and British Politics by Steve Richards
Part 3 The Representative Process
Chapter 7 Elections, by Mark Garnett
Chapter 8 Mass Media and Political Communication by Bill Jones
Chapter 9 Pathways Into Politics by Michael Moran
Chapter 10 - Pressure Groups by Bill Jones
Chapter 11 Political Parties by Richard Kelly
Chapter 12 Devolution by Russell Deacon
And Another Thing The Expenses Crisis by Chris Mullin
Part 4 The Legislative Process
Chapter 13 The Changing Constitution, by Philip Norton
Chapter 14 The Crown, by Philip Norton
Chapter 15 The House of Commons by Philip Norton
Chapter 16 The House of Lords by Philip Norton
And Another Thing Big Beasts by Andrew Heywood
Part 5 The Executive Process
Chapter 17 The Core Executive: the Prime Minister and Cabinet by Philip Norton
Chapter 18 Ministers, Departments and the Civil Servants by Philip Norton
Chapter 19 Local Government by Colin Copus
Chapter 20 The Judiciary by Philip Norton
And Another Thing The Rolls Royce of Government by Peter Riddell
Part 6 - The Policy Process
Chapter 21 The Policy Making Process by Bill Jones
Chapter 22 Law and Order by Bill Jones
Chapter 23 Social Policy by Harry Cowen
Chapter 24 Economic Policy by Wyn Grant
Chapter 25 British Foreign and Defence Policy by Bill Jones
Chapter 26 - Environmental Policy by Andrew Flynn
Chapter 27 Britain and the Future of the EU by Nick Rees
And Another Thing Britain and the World by Jonathan Freedland
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