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The New British Politics second edition by Ian Budge, Ivor Crewe, David McKay and Ken NewtonThe New British Politics is a lively, authoritative and comprehensive introduction to British Politics. Written by a team of internationally respected professors from the top-rated politics department in the country, the second edition has been thoroughly revised and up-dated to cover developments under the New Labour Government elected in 1997. The book combines incisive and original analysis with a clear and accessible writing style that is designed to address the needs of students and teachers.The New British Politics;*Covers all the major topics for a course in British politics*Contains a strong historical perspective so that students can better appreciate contemporary issues and problems*Emphasises the constraints on British politics imposed by the growing forces of globalisation and European integration*Adopts a British rather than a narrow Westminster approach to politics with much more importance attached to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland than is found in most other texts*Critically assesses Britain's constitutional shortcomings and the options for reform*Includes a strong policy section with individual chapters on foreign and defence policy, economic policy, environmental policy, social policy and equal opportunitiesThe New British Politics has a unique and innovative design with special features to enhance teaching and learning, including Chapter previews and summaries; 'Briefings' (succinct commentary on key events, ideas, institutions and personalities); 'Controversies'; 'On the Record and Milestones'. The end of each chapter includes annotated guides to further reading to provide the student with a manageable selection of useful books and articles as a starting point for exploring topics in more detail; ideas for project work, seminar discussion and essays. Other special features include:*NEW - Specially commissioned artwork by award-winning cartoonist, Steve Bell, plus numerous cartoons and photographs along with two-colour printing enhance the visual appeal.*NEW - A completely revised Instructor's Manual, which is available free of charge to all lecturers adopting the book as a main text*NEW - A Companion Website containing multiple choice questions, 'tips and tricks' for essay writing, links to useful resources and a course syllabus manager. An electronic version of the Instructor's Manual along with a set of PowerPoint slides is also available to lecturers.*NEW - Definitions of key terms are provided in the margin and summarised again at the end of the book in a consolidated glossary*NEW - Annotated lists of relevant websites at the end of each chapterThe New British Politics has been specially written for students taking courses in British politics at both A-level and as a first degreeThe Authors: Ian Budge, Ivor Crewe and David McKay are Professors of Government at the University of Essex. Ken Newton, formerly at Essex, is a Professor of Politics at the University of Southampton. In addition David Robertson (Oxford) and Essex colleagues Professor Nigel South (Department of Sociology) and Professor Albert Weale (Department of Government) have contributed specially commissioned chapters.Cover illustration: Steve Bell
Synopsis
NEW BRITISH POLITICS 3RD EDITION
This revised and updated third edition of the highly praised The New British Politics offers a lively, authoritative and comprehensive introduction to current British politics. Written by internationally-known specialists from the top politics department in the UK, the book combines incisive and original analysis with clear and direct presentation, specially tailored to the needs of lecturers, teachers and students of British politics from A-level to second year university.
The new edition consolidates the strengths of the original text through: -
- Comprehensive coverage of all topics likely to arise on a course in British politics
- Chapters written by specialists to support essays and projects in each area
- Special Briefings, Milestones and Glosses to provide background to the text
- Updated analysis of the role of Britain in the world, especially the ‘special relationship with the US, and relations with Europe
- Full review of devolution in Scotland, Wales and London after its first four years
- Special chapter on Ireland
- Full coverage of areas such as local government, police and law, passed over in most texts
- Strong policy content with individual chapters on the environment, welfare, equal opportunities, gender and race
The New British Politics has an innovative design to enhance teaching and learning. Each chapter starts with a preview and ends with a summary of the discussion. This is consolidated through a summary table of important events in the field (Milestones). Briefings in each chapter provide an easy way for gaining an in-depth background to the general discussion. Key terms are defined in the margins. Projects and essays are suggested at the end of each chapter. These form a basis for class exercises and a focus for summary revision. There are annotated guides to further reading and useful websites.
The book's own companion website provides examples of good and bad essay writing, multiple choice questions, updates on political events, projects and essays - all designed to stimulate ideas and discussion. Lively cartoons and photographs illusstrate and enliven textual discussion.
The authors: Ian Budge, Ivor Crewe and David McKay are Professors of Government at the University of Essex, where Ivor Crewe is also Vice Chancellor. Ken Newton is a former colleague now at the University of Southampton. Specially commissioned chapters have been contributed by Nigel South and Albert Weale, also of Essex. All the authors are internationally-known specialists in their field, with many publications to their credit.
Synopsis
NEW BRITISH POLITICS 3RD EDITION
This revised and updated third edition of the highly praised The New British Politics offers a lively, authoritative and comprehensive introduction to current British politics. Written by internationally-known specialists from the top politics department in the UK, the book combines incisive and original analysis with clear and direct presentation, specially tailored to the needs of lecturers, teachers and students of British politics from A-level to second year university.
The new edition consolidates the strengths of the original text through: -
- Comprehensive coverage of all topics likely to arise on a course in British politics
- Chapters written by specialists to support essays and projects in each area
- Special Briefings, Milestones and Glosses to provide background to the text
- Updated analysis of the role of Britain in the world, especially the special relationship with the US, and relations with Europe
- Full review of devolution in Scotland, Wales and London after its first four years
- Special chapter on Ireland
- Full coverage of areas such as local government, police and law, passed over in most texts
- Strong policy content with individual chapters on the environment, welfare, equal opportunities, gender and race
The New British Politics has an innovative design to enhance teaching and learning. Each chapter starts with a preview and ends with a summary of the discussion. This is consolidated through a summary table of important events in the field (Milestones). Briefings in each chapter provide an easy way for gaining an in-depth background to the general discussion. Key terms are defined in the margins. Projects and essays are suggested at the end of each chapter. These form a basis for class exercises and a focus for summary revision. There are annotated guides to further reading and useful websites.
The books own companion website provides examples of good and bad essay writing, multiple choice questions, updates on political events, projects and essays all designed to stimulate ideas and discussion. Lively cartoons and photographs illusstrate and enliven textual discussion.
The authors: Ian Budge, Ivor Crewe and David McKay are Professors of Government at the University of Essex, where Ivor Crewe is also Vice Chancellor. Ken Newton is a former colleague now at the University of Southampton. Specially commissioned chapters have been contributed by Nigel South and Albert Weale, also of Essex. All the authors are internationally-known specialists in their field, with many publications to their credit.
Synopsis
A well-known and respected author team provide an authoritative, original and up-to-date introduction to British Politics. In contrast to other books it places a greater emphasis on the importance of the global economy and Britain's place in Europe and the extent to which the British constitution is equipped for the challenges of the 21st century. An authoritative book which covers all the key themes and issues within British politics by providing a solid framework for discussion with student questions, and chapter summaries which aid learning. Covers all the major topics for study in British politics and combines incisive and original analysis with a clear and accessible writing style. The book contains a strong historical perspective enabling students to better appreciate contemporary issues and problems and, most importantly, adopts a British, rather than a Westminster, approach to politics with strong coverage of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The authors include a strong policy section with dedicated chapters on foreign and defense policy, economic policy, environmental policy, social policy and equal opportunities. The book Emphasizes the constraints on British politics imposed by the growing forces of globalization and European integration. Specially commissioned illustrations and original artwork from The Guardian's political cartoonist, Steve Bell. New to this edition -- comprehensively updated and revised throughout to include coverage of devolution, the reform of the House of Lords, the European elections, constitutional changes (e.g. independence of the Bank of England, Human Rights Act and the Freedom of Information Act) and New Labour's policies. Also, includes coverage of foreign policy relating to developments in Kosovo and relations with NATO. New reference lists of Prime Ministers, Chancellors, Governments and General Elections. For those interested in British politics.
Synopsis
This revised and updated third edition of the highly praised New British Politics offers a lively, authoritative and comprehensive introduction to current British politics. Written by internationally known specialists from the top Politics Department in the UK, the book combines incisive and original analysis with clear and direct presentation, specially tailored to the needs of lecturers, teachers and students of British politics from A-level to University Second Year.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
1. British politics in context: International, social, and historical settings.
I. STRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT IN BRITISH POLITICS. 2. The first industrial country: Institutions and relationships 1850-1930.
3. From protection back to the free market 1931-2000.
4. Britain in Europe.
5. Europe in Britain.
6. The (dis)United Kingdom? Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
II. GOVERNMENT. 7. A British constitution?
8. The core executive: Prime Minister and Cabinet.
9. Ministries, ministers and mandarins: Central government in Britain.
10. The changing state: Administrative reforms.
III. PARTICIPATION. 11. Pressure groups.
12. The nature and impact of the mass media.
13. The mass media and pluralist democracy in Britain.
14. Elections and voting.
15. Political parties and party factions.
IV. REPRESENTATION. 16. Party ideologies and political representation.
17. Parties and Parliament.
18. Local democracy?
V. ORDER. 19. Politics and law.
20. The police and policing.
21. Security and secrecy.
VI. POLICY. 22. Foreign and defense policy.
23. Environmental policy.
24. Economic policy.
25. Social policy.
26. Equal opportunities.
VII. A NEW BRITISH POLITICS? 27. New politics for a new millennium?
28. New politics, wider democracy?
Glossary.
Author Index.
Subject Index.