Politics UK Hardback
Edited by Bill Jones, Philip (University of Hull, UK) Norton
Hardback
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This revised and updated ninth edition of the bestselling textbook Politics UK is an indispensable introduction to British politics.
It provides 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 and challenges facing Britain today, including the European referendum and Brexit.
The ninth edition welcomes brand new material from seven new contributors to complement the rigorously updated and highly respected chapters retained from the previous edition.
It delivers excellent coverage of contemporary events including a new chapter on Euro-scepticism and the European referendum, an assessment of the performance of Labour's leadership, the trials and tribulations of the Liberal Democrats and UKIP, and the evolving devolution debate in Scotland, led by the Scottish Nationalist Party. Features of the new edition include:Britain in context boxes offering contrasting international perspectives on key themes in British politicsA comprehensive 'who's who' of politics in the form of Profile boxes featuring key political figuresAnd another thing . . . pieces containing short articles written by distinguished commentators including Mark Garnett, Sir David Omand, Richard Wilkinson and Sir Simon JenkinsAn epilogue analyzing the turbulent state of UK politics following the European referendumWith chapters written by highly respected scholars in the field and contemporary articles on real-world politics from well-known political commentators, this textbook is an essential guide for all students of British politics.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:692 pages, 55 Line drawings, color; 99 Halftones, color; 75 Tables, color; 154 Illustrations, color
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:16/03/2018
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- ISBN:9781138676442
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Item not Available
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:692 pages, 55 Line drawings, color; 99 Halftones, color; 75 Tables, color; 154 Illustrations, color
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:16/03/2018
- Category:
- ISBN:9781138676442
