British Politics - Rilegato

Leach, Robert; Coxall, Bill; Robins, Lynton

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0230272339 ISBN 13: 9780230272330

Casa editrice: Palgrave Macmillan, 2011

Riassunto

Systematically revised and updated, British Politics is an accessible and definitive guide to the shape of Britain's political institutions and processes. The new edition covers significant developments and events in British politics, such as the financial crisis and the 2010 general election, and provides full analysis of the first year of the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government.

Incorporating useful learning aids throughout, the book examines the state of British politics set against the background of devolution within the UK and an ever-changing European and global environment.

Key features

· 'Comparative politics' boxes highlight differences and similarities with other political systems
· 'Academic controversy' boxes summarize debates on key issues
· On-page glossary explains key words and concepts
· Chapter summaries, questions for discussion and further reading to stimulate and reinforce learning
· Illustrated 'key thinker' profiles
· A companion website – www.palgrave.com/foundations/leach – containing valuable additional material for students and lecturers

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Recensione:

'The new edition of this classic text brings it bang up to date. Extremely wide-ranging and very engagingly written, it is a fine introduction to British politics that I will continue to recommend to my students.' - Alan Renwick, University of Reading
 
'An excellent update with many helpful examples to illustrate the concepts. It remains a comprehensive yet concise and an accessible yet academically rigorous introduction to British politics.' – Thomas Lundberg, University of Glasgow

Descrizione del libro:

Fully revised to cover developments following the 2010 general election, this is a systematic and highly readable introduction to Britain's political institutions and processes

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Palgrave Macmillan
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0230272339
• ISBN 13: 9780230272330
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 464