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Author(s): Bill Jones; Philip Norton
ISBN(s): 9781405899963, 1405899964
Edition: 7
File Details: PDF, 18.36 MB
Year: 2010
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 1405899964

ISBN 13: 9781405899963 

Author: Bill Jones; Philip Norto

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

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

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