Mastering British Politics
3rd Edition
Published on 1. May 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
496 pages
978-0-333-61626-0 (ISBN)
Description
This essential book contains all the information and analysis needed to understand British politics. The third edition has been extensively re-written and up-dated. New material has been added throughout and more emphasis is given to the European context of British politics. Mastering British Politics is easy to read and clearly explained, avoiding difficult or over-technical language, and is packed with examples and questions. Also ideal for anyone wanting to know how the British political system really works.
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Series
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
maps
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
666 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-61626-0 (9780333616260)
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F. N. Forman | N.D.J. Baldwin
Mastering British Politics
Book
08/1999
4th Edition
Palgrave Macmillan
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Content
Preface - List of Figures - PART 1: THE POLITICAL AND ELECTORAL CONTEXT - British Political Culture - The Evolving Constitution - The Electoral System - Voting Behaviour - The Political Parties - PART 2: SOURCES OF POWER, PRESSURE AND OPINION - 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: OTHER PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS - The Public Sector - Local Government - The Legal System - PART 6: DEMOCRACY IN BRITAIN - Britain in Europe - Policy and Decision Making - British Parliamentary Democracy