British Politics: Continuities and Change - Couverture souple

Kavanagh, Dennis

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0198761619 ISBN 13 : 9780198761617

Editeur : Oxford University Press, 1985

Synopsis

In this edition of his textbook, Dennis Kavanagh provides an introduction to British Politics.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The fifth edition of British Politics is a significantly expanded work that draws on the contribution of three new political scientists and redresses the balance between the historical context of British Politics and key theoretical debates. British Politics 5/e overcomes the traditional problem of looking at Britain in isolation and the narrow, institution-based approach to politics by re-focusing on the international context in which Britain operates, and the way in which globalization, Europeanization, and the marketization of the state have conditioned the nature of politics today. The text is both theoretically and practically informed, combining a descriptive account of the institutions and processes of the British political system with a lively and engaging discussion of new issues and policies. It addresses numerous contemporary topics, including the impact of a third term Labour Government; the threat to individual liberty in a post-9/11 world; the London 2005 bombings; Britain's destiny as a European partner; the implications of race and asylum-seeking; the growth and effect of direct action on the political system; and a health-check on democracy in an age of electoral decline. It also considers contemporary issues surrounding the public service; participation and representation; and democracy and accountability; while providing a detailed and accessible examination of a range of policy areas (economic, welfare, transport, education, law, immigration and defence) based on recent interviews conducted by the authors themselves with key political actors. ONLINE RESOURCE CENTRE For lecturers: seminar activities, essay questions, case studies, all figures and tables from the text. For students: annotated web links, political commentaries, multiple-choice questions and a time-line.

Revue de presse

British Politics 5e is the best textbook I've seen at engaging with current research in a cutting edge way and including summaries of major articles and books. Students sometimes find it easier to engage with these summaries instead of the theory itself. The book has a feeling of quality and substance. (Dr Richard Grayson, Head of Politics, Goldsmiths, University of London)

An excellent introduction to the core themes and issues involved in the study of British politics. Interesting, engaging, and comprehensively thorough. (Dr. Steven Kettell, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Warwick)

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press
• Date d'édition: 1985
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0198761619
• ISBN 13: 9780198761617
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 350
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Messaggerie Libri ; ufficio.anagrafiche@meli.it; ; Via Verdi, 8; Assago Milano; Italie