British Government and Politics: A Comparative Guide (Politics Study Guides) - Hardcover

Duncan Watts

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0748644946 ISBN 13: 9780748644940

Publisher: Edinburgh University Press, 2012

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

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).

From the Back Cover

Your handy guide to the British political systemThis 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 ConstitutionThe LegislatureThe ExecutiveThe JudiciaryGovernment Beyond the CentrePolitical PartiesPressure GroupsVoting and ElectionsDemocracy in Theory and PracticeBritain and the European UnionKey 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 EUDuncan Watts is author of numerous Politics and History textbooks and is editor of the /Politics Study Guides/ series (Edinburgh University Press).

Edition details

• Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0748644946
• ISBN 13: 9780748644940
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 464