This is the second edition of the outstanding textbook on British politics. Like the first edition it continues to cover both a wide range of empirical material and a diversity of approaches to political analysis, but it has also been extensively revized to explore the developments since the first edition was published. There are now three entirely new chapters on voting behaviour, Liberalism, Conservatism and the 'New Right', and government and politics beyond Westminster and Whitehall.Rather than adopting one standpoint, the authors concentrate on comparing and assessing differing theories, thereby presenting a dynamic view of British politics.
′This is both a big book and an ambitious one, an attempt to break the mould of introductions to British politics ... the content is refreshingly and directly presented ... well worth considering by anyone seeking an introduction to British politics.′
British Book News ′Adopts a lively and clear style and significantly cuts a path through the woolly thinking of some authors.′ The Times Higher Education Supplement
′Definitely worth investing in a fresh copy... a book to order for the library, for individual research, and for your own bookshelf.′ Talking Politics
′A superior book.′ British Journal of Politics and International Relations