Devolution in the United Kingdom - Couverture souple

Deacon, Russell; Sandry, Alan

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0748624163 ISBN 13 : 9780748624164

Editeur : Edinburgh University Press, 2007

Synopsis

This book provides an introduction to the major changes in the political landscape of the UK caused by the political devolution of power to London, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. There is extensive examination of the historical background to these changes with an even more detailed focus upon contemporary political events. The book also helps those wishing to understand devolution by explaining its development, and assessing the operation, strengths and weaknesses of the devolved state. Throughout the text there are relevant examples used which illustrate the application of more complex ideas and terms, and a balanced picture is presented which takes in the views of federalists, unionists and nationalists.Key Features:*Defines and assesses legislative, executive and administrative devolution across the UK*Considers the impact of devolved bodies on policy and legislative outcomes*Examines the current and likely future impact of the devolved bodies*Details the relationship between the devolved bodies and the Westminster government*Explores the extent to which the system of government in the UK as a whole has changed*Places political developments in their social, economic and cultural contexts

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Russell Deacon is Visiting Professor in Governance and Political History at the University of South Wales, Honorary Research Fellow at Swansea University and lecturers A-level Government and Politics at Coleg Gwent. He has worked at the National Assembly for Wales, the civil service and is currently also the administrative director of the think tank Gorwel. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Association. He has served on the board of a number of organisations including the British Liberal Political Studies Group, Liberal History Society, History Research Wales and the Board of Welsh Political Archives at the National Library of Wales. Deacon is the author of a number of books and other texts on British and Welsh government and politics.

Alan Sandry is Lecturer in Social and Political Theory at the University of Wales Institute, Cardiff.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Edinburgh University Press
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0748624163
• ISBN 13: 9780748624164
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 224
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• Personne responsable: non disponible