Changing Constitution - Couverture souple

Harrison, Kevin; Boyd, Tony

 
9780748622238: Changing Constitution
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0748622233 ISBN 13 : 9780748622238
Editeur : Edinburgh University Press, 2006

Synopsis

This textbook provides an introduction to the topical subject of constitutional change in Britain. It considers the historical origins of the constitution but its main focus is on recent reforms and their likely impact.It includes chapters on: *The Legislature: The House of Commons and the House of Lords*The Executive*The Judiciary*The Debate over a Written Constitution and a Bill of Rights for the UK*Devolution: Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the English Regions*Electoral Reform and Referenda*The European Union and the United Kingdom Constitution*The 'Hollowing Out of the State'The key theme running throughout the book is the debate as to whether the constitution has undergone a revolutionary transformation or has gradually evolved.Key Features: *Includes up-to-date examples of constutional change in Britain*Offers a readable, stimulating and provocative introduction to the subject*Covers all the major issues surrounding the constitution in Britain

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À propos des auteurs

Kevin Harrison is Lecturer in Politics at Manchester College of Arts and Technology; Associate Lecturer at the Open University. Co-author (with Tony Boyd) of Understanding Political Ideas and Movements (MUP, 2003).

Tony Boyd taught Politics and Modern History at Loretto College, Xaverian VIth Form College, and Withington Girls School, all in Manchester.

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Éditeur
Edinburgh University Press
Date d'édition
2006
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0748622233
ISBN 13 
9780748622238
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
240
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Personne responsable
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