Government and Politics in Britain: An Introduction Tapa dura - 2003

Información de la editorial

The third edition of this best-selling, prize-winning textbook continues to lead the field with its widely acknowledged capacity to enthuse students through its challenging and thought-provoking style. With the reforming Blair government in its second term, evidence of popular disenchantment with traditional politics, globalization and new levels of terrorism, British politics continues in a state of dramatic flux. To chart the most recent developments in contemporary British politics, this edition has been updated in all its 22 chapters.





* Coherent structure of this single-authored textbook makes it exceptionally easy to use and draws the threads together with a holistic perspective

* Brings the subject to life by taking the reader beyond 'facts' to the fascinating questions about power, ambition, intrigue and corruption in the real world of politics

* Attractively presented, with memorable quotations, cartoons, photographs, diagrams and tables to enliven the text and make the learning process involving and informative

* Glossary, impressive bibliography and up-to-date chronology.

* Supported by a textsite designed for students and lecturers: www.polity.co.uk/kingdom






Well established as a central text for students of British politics and government, the book has also proved of wide relevance throughout the social sciences.