Synopses & Reviews
EXPLORING BRITISH POLITICS Garnett & Lynch
'A lucid and up-to-date exploration of the British
Polity - essential reading for every student' Dr. Joanna McKay, Senior Lecturer in Politics at Nottingham Trent University
Concise, comprehensive and accessible Exploring British Politics presents an insightful and fresh approach to British politics with a special emphasis on recent developments. Designed to stimulate critical analysis and provoke lively debate, it provides new perspectives on two key themes the health of British democracy and the transition from traditional models of government to more flexible forms of governance.
Whilst framed in a discussion of the essential historical background of British politics, contemporary issues are to the fore throughout and readers are encouraged to scrutinise what is often taken for granted and to develop their owns thoughts and ideas. Whether studying the subject for the first time or revisiting it, Exploring British Politics is the ideal undergraduate text.
"This book provides an insightful and intriguing new addition to the
literature on British Politics". Dr. Dan Hough, Lecturer in Politics at the University of Sussex
'Thought-provoking, incisive and informative, Exploring British Politics provides an excellent and welcome addition to the current literature. Shedding light upon the key debates in British government and politics, the authors use a wealth of contemporary and historical examples to illustrate their arguments. Both students new to British Politics as well as those already familiar with the subject area, will greatly benefit from reading this engaging text'. Dr. Jacqui Briggs, Senior Lecturer in Politics, The University of Lincoln.
Review
"This book provides an insightful and intriguing new addition to the literature on British Politics". Dr. Dan Hough, Lecturer in Politics at the University of Sussex
'Thought-provoking, incisive and informative, Exploring British Politics provides an excellent and welcome addition to the current literature. Shedding light upon the key debates in British government and politics, the authors use a wealth of contemporary and historical examples to illustrate their arguments. Both students new to British Politics as well as those already familiar with the subject area, will greatly benefit from reading this engaging text'.
Dr. Jacqui Briggs, Senior Lecturer in Politics, The University of Lincoln.
Synopsis
A concise, comprehensive and accessible approach to exploring British Politics, fully up-to-date, and designed to stimulate critical analysis and lively debate.
- Fully updated and revised to include a wealth of material on methodology and theory, plus deep assessment of the history of British politics, and Tony Blair and Gordon Brown
- Provides new perspectives on key themes - including British democracy
- Encourages scrutiny and lively debate - a truly fresh look at British Politics
Synopsis
A brief and funky guide to British Politics.
Synopsis
EXPLORING BRITISH POLITICSGarnett & Lynch
'A lucid and up-to-date exploration of the British
Polity - essential reading for every student' Dr. Joanna McKay, Senior Lecturer in Politics at Nottingham Trent University
Concise, comprehensive and accessible Exploring British Politics presents an insightful and fresh approach to British politics with a special emphasis on recent developments. Designed to stimulate critical analysis and provoke lively debate, it provides new perspectives on two key themes the health of British democracy and the transition from traditional models of government to more flexible forms of governance.
Whilst framed in a discussion of the essential historical background of British politics, contemporary issues are to the fore throughout and readers are encouraged to scrutinise what is often taken for granted and to develop their owns thoughts and ideas. Whether studying the subject for the first time or revisiting it, Exploring British Politics is the ideal undergraduate text.
"This book provides an insightful and intriguing new addition to the
literature on British Politics". Dr.Dan Hough, Lecturer in Politics at the University of Sussex
'Thought-provoking, incisive and informative, Exploring British Politics provides an excellent and welcome addition to the current literature. Shedding light upon the key debates in British government and politics, the authors use a wealth of contemporary and historical examples to illustrate their arguments. Both students new to British Politics as well as those already familiar with the subject area, will greatly benefit from reading this engaging text'. Dr. Jacqui Briggs, Senior Lecturer in Politics, The University of Lincoln.
Table of Contents
CONTENTS
Part I Context
1. Understanding British Politics
2. British government in context
3. Economy and society
4. The media and communications
Part II Constitution and institutions
5. The constitution
6. The core executive
7. Parliament
8. Law and the judiciary
Part III Multi-level governance
9. The changing state
10. Local government to local governance
11. Devolution
12. The UK and the European Union
Part IV Political parties
13. UK party systems
14. Party organisation
15. Ideology and party competition
Part V Participation
16. Elections and electoral systems
17. Voting behaviour
18. Referendums and pressure groups
Conclusions
19. Governance and democracy in the UK