John Dearlove, Peter Saunders

Gebundenes Buch

Introduction to British Politics

Beschreibung

This is the long-awaited third edition of Dearlove and Saunders' highly acclaimed, best-selling, textbook on British politics. The book has been completely rewritten, reorganized and updated, while retaining the distinctive style and approach of the earlier editions. At root, this book is about political power - how it is organized formally within the State and how it is exercised and influenced informally from outside. Written in lively and provocative prose, the volume presents the most systematic and penetrating analysis of who really runs Britain, to what end, and to whose advantage. Fully up to date, this new edition provides comprehensive coverage of the issues of the day - constitutional change, welfare reform, New Labour's Third Way, the European common currency, globalization, and much more. The volume also provides students with a highly readable and engaging guide to the key theoretical perspectives that have shaped the study of British politics. This outstanding volume will prove invaluable reading for all students of British politics, whether they are studying for A-level or undergraduate university courses. Please visit the accompanying website at: http: //www.polity.co.uk/britpol

Autor

John Dearlove and Peter Saunders are the authors of Introduction to British Politics, 3rd Edition, Completely Revised and Updated, published by Wiley.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Polity Press
• 3rd Edition, Completely Revised and Updated edition
• Seitenzahl: 824
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Dezember 2000
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 249mm x 180mm x 52mm
• Gewicht: 1506g
• ISBN-13: 9780745620954
• ISBN-10: 0745620957
• Artikelnr.: 22313628

Rezensionen

Introduction to British Politics has established itself asone of the most original and challenging texts on British politicsbecause it starts from the question of power and the nature of theBritish state, and in doing so offers a fresh and illuminatingperspective on many of the problems and issues of British politics.This new edition builds on its predecessors. Particular highlightsinclude its analysis of the challenging constitution, the rise ofNew Labour, and the impact of globalization. Andrew Gamble,University of Sheffield

Introduction to British Politics is an old favourite.The second edition was welcomed in the summer 1992 issue of TalkingPolitics ... [and] the third edition more than confirms this warmrecommendation ... All readers should have a copy. TalkingPolitics

Most of the modern texts disavow a precise theme ... but herewe are offered a theme: who really runs Britain? ParliamentaryAffairs

Superb undergraduate textbook. Politico sBookshop

For students of home affiars, the latest edition of Introduction to British Politics by John Dearlove and PeterSaunders, is as good a book on the subject as you re ever likely tofind. Mark Perryman, New Statesman