This one-stop textbook introduction examines the institutions and practices integral to the British political systems and makes comparisons with the experience of other countries. This new edition has been updated throughout to reflect the outcome of the 2010 General Election, the case studies and tables have been updated with new data and there is a brand-new chapter on Britain and the EU. Topics include: - The Constitution - The Legislature - The Executive - The Judiciary - Government Beyond the Centre - Political Parties - Pressure Groups - Voting and Elections - Democracy in Theory and Practice - Britain and the European Union.
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Duncan Watts has wide experience of teaching and examining, both in Modern History and Government and Politics. Formerly a Head of Department in both Grammar and Comprehensive schools, and Editor of the Politics Association Resource Centre, he is now involved in some part-time tutoring at 'A' Level, but much of his time is spent in writing on aspects of modern political development. Among several other publications, he has written widely on citizenship, political communication, the European Union and American government and politics, as well as producing an extensive range of teaching materials. He is the series editor of Politics Study Guides (EUP).
Your handy guide to the British political system This introduction tells you everything you need to know about British Government and Politics. It thoroughly examines the institutions, personnel and practices and makes comparisons with the experience of other countries. There are chapters on: The Constitution The Legislature The Executive The Judiciary Government Beyond the Centre Political Parties Pressure Groups Voting and Elections Democracy in Theory and Practice Britain and the European Union Key Features of the Second Edition * Updated throughout to reflect the outcome of the 2010 General Election * All relevant case studies and tables replaced with new data * Brand new chapter on Britain and the EU Duncan Watts is author of numerous Politics and History textbooks and is editor of the /Politics Study Guides/ series (Edinburgh University Press).
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