Central Debates in British PoliticsDescription |
Focusing on British politics in a changing social, economic and institutional context, this text explores issues and debates using a variety of approaches and techniques. It is written and edited by a team of leading experts who analyse key issues in a highly structured and thematic manner.  |
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- Highly structured text - each chapter includes a background section, theoretical considerations, a summary of the central debates and an update on recent developments.
- All chapters are contextualised by an introduction identifying enduring arguments about politics as well as broad patterns of change in British politics.
- Thematic approach - common themes appear throughout the book: the changing nature of governance, representation, modernisation, and the influence of the European Union.
- Pedagogy - chapters include information boxes, tables, summaries and examples. Each chapter features a summary with bullet points highlighting key points.
- At the end of each chapter a list of further readings is provided, as well as questions for student discussions.
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Table of Contents |
PART I: INTRODUCTION: BRITISH POLITICS IN CONTEXT
1. The Contexts of British Politics David Denver & Justin Fisher
2. Enduring Questions about Politics Justin Fisher & David Denver
PART II: CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES
3. Devolution and the Future of the Union I James Mitchell
4. The Future of the Union II: Northern Ireland Feargal Cochrane
5. Electoral Reform Helen Margetts
6. Referendums David Denver
7. Change in Parliament Peter Laugharne
8. Europe and the European Union Roger Scully
PART III: REPRESENTATION
9. Political Parties: Organisational Change and Intra-Party Democracy Justin Fisher
10. Elections and Voting David Denver
11. Representation: Parties, Pressure Groups & Social Movements Paul Webb
12. The Media and Politics Ralph Negrine
13. Citizenship Keith Faulks
PART IV: EXECUTIVES & GOVERNANCE
14. Prime Minister & Cabinet Martin Smith
15. Ministers, Civil Servants & Advisors Robert Pyper
16. New Local Governance David Wilson
PART V: POLICY
17. The Economy Jim Tomlinson
18. Health Care Policy Mick Moran
19. Foreign & Defence Policy Paul Harris
20. Environment Policy Robert Garner
21. Dealing with Moral Issues Phil Cowley
PART VI: REGULATION
22. Regulating Society: The Quangos David Wilson
23. Regulating Politics: The Committee on Standards in Public Life
Part VII: Standards in Public Life Justin Fisher
24. The Courts and the Judiciary Keith Ewing |
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Back Cover |
Central Debates in British Politics focuses on British politics in a changing social, economic amd institutional context. The book explores issues and debates using a variety of approaches and techniques. It is written and edited by a team of leading experts who analyse key issues in a highly structured and thematic manner. Features: • Highly structured text - each chapter includes a background section, theoretical considerations, a summary of the central debates and an update on recent developments. All chapters are contextualised by an introduction identifying enduring arguments about politics as well as broad patterns of change in British politics. • Themes - common themes appear throughout the book: the changing nature of governance, representation, modernisation, and the influence of the European Union. • Pedagogy - chapters include information boxes, tables, summaries and examples. Each chapter features a summary with bullet points highlighting key points. At the end of each chapter a list of further readings is provided, as well as questions for student discussions. Edited by: Justin Fisher Department of Government, Brunel University David Denver Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Lancaster John Benyon Institute of Lifelong Learning, University of Leicester |
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