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Mastering British Politics 5th edition

Paperback by Forman, F.N.; Baldwin, Nicholas (Wroxton College, UK)

Mastering British Politics

£37.99

ISBN:
9780230000124
Publication Date:
10 Aug 2007
Edition/language:
5th edition / English
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:
Red Globe Press
Pages:
584 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 13 - 18 Aug 2026
Mastering British Politics

Description

Containing all the information and analysis needed to understand the British system of Government and politics, Mastering British Politics is an essential text. This fifth edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect the results of and developments since the 2005 General Election.

Contents

List of Figures Preface Acknowledgements PART 1: THE POLITICAL AND ELECTORAL CONTEXT British Political Culture The Evolving Constitution The Electoral System Voting Behaviour PART 2: SOURCES OF POWER, PRESSURE AND OPINION The Political Parties 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: THE CHANGING ROLE OF THE STATE From Provider to Enabler and Regulator Devolved and Regional Government Local Government The Legal System PART 6: DEMOCRACY IN BRITAIN The Citizen and the State Britain in Europe British Parliamentary Democracy Index.

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