This book provides a concise but definitive introduction to the shape of Britain's political institutions and processes following the 2010 general election. The new edition has been comprehensively rewritten throughout and is richly supported with features to aid learning. New to this edition: * Includes a comprehensive and fully up-to-date examination of the British political system, including the 2010 General Election
* Includes coverage of the significant developments and events in British politics, such as the financial crisis, the expenses crisis, the rise of nationalist parties and continued debates about Britain's place in Europe
* Features a number of 'comparative politics' boxes, which highlight differences and similarities with other political systems
* Each chapter concludes with a full summary of key points, questions for discussion and further reading
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Systematically revised and updated, British Politics is an accessible and definitive guide to the shape of Britain's political institutions and processes. The new edition covers significant developments and events in British politics, such as the financial crisis and the 2010 general election, and provides full analysis of the first year of the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government.
Incorporating useful learning aids throughout, the book examines the state of British politics set against the background of devolution within the UK and an ever-changing European and global environment.
Key features
· 'Comparative politics' boxes highlight differences and similarities with other political systems
· 'Academic controversy' boxes summarize debates on key issues
· On-page glossary explains key words and concepts
· Chapter summaries, questions for discussion and further reading to stimulate and reinforce learning
· Illustrated 'key thinker' profiles
· A companion website – www.palgrave.com/foundations/leach – containing valuable additional material for students and lecturers
ROBERT LEACH is Principal Lecturer at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK, where he is now a Visiting Reader following his retirement from teaching. He has written extensively on British government, local government and ideologies. Recent publications for Palgrave Macmillan include Local Governance in Britain and Political Ideology in Britain.
BILL COXALL was sometime Senior Lecturer in Humanities, Brighton University, UK.
LYNTON ROBINS is Co-ordinator for Public Policy, De Montfort University, UK, and AQA Chief Examiner for Government and Politics A Level. He co-authored with Bill Coxall, British Politics Since the War (Palgrave Macmillan, 1997).
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