Politics UK is an indispensible introduction to British politics, providing a thorough and accessible overview of the institutions and processes of British government, a good grounding in British political history, and an incisive introduction to the issues facing Britain today. With contributed chapters from respected scholars in the field and short essays on real-world politics from well-known political commentators, this fully revised seventh edition of Britain's best loved politics textbook is an essential guide for ...
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Politics UK is an indispensible introduction to British politics, providing a thorough and accessible overview of the institutions and processes of British government, a good grounding in British political history, and an incisive introduction to the issues facing Britain today. With contributed chapters from respected scholars in the field and short essays on real-world politics from well-known political commentators, this fully revised seventh edition of Britain's best loved politics textbook is an essential guide for all students of politics. New To This Edition: * full new chapter covering the 2010 general election - campaigns, contexts, and outcomes * new chapter on 'Britain and the World' * coverage of the banking crisis in Britain, the MPs expenses scandal and the Iraq Inquiry Key Features: * ' Britain in Context ' boxes, placing British politics in comparative perspective * Biographies of key contemporary and historical figures in British politics * Illustrations by Steve Bell and Chris Riddell * 'And another thing' pieces: short essays by distinguished commentators including Jonathan Freedland, Chris Mullin and Andrew Gamble * Companion website featuring slides, multiple choice questions and a brief guide for students on essay writing and referencing
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