How to Run the Country Manual: Politics, Economics and the people of Britain (Haynes Manual): The step-by-step guide to running Great Britain - Hardcover

Kevin Albertson; Ian Rock; James Meadway; Professor Chris Fox

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0857338005 ISBN 13: 9780857338006

Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd, 2015

Synopsis

A step-by-step guide to running Great Britain Managing Britain is a complex operation - one that dramatically affects all of our lives as citizens. Now Haynes have put together a team of experts to write a 'workshop manual' that explains in plain English how the system works - a 'nuts & bolts' layperson's guide to all the big questions that concern people - which politicians rarely give straight answers to. Split into extensive sections on economics, politics and society, Haynes show how to strip down the machinery of state and give it a good servicing! Part 1: Economics Where does the money come from? How to build a strong economy, world-class businesses and quality jobs Housing booms, downturns, inflation and debt Austerity v growth Markets, trade and competition The City, finance and regulation Industry and exports Part 2: Politics Where does all the money go? How the system works - democracy, voting, making laws Keeping them honest - controls on too much power at the top Devolving power - home nations and regions Parliament and the monarchy Political Parties - what do they stand for? Who does what in government - and where does the real power lie?On the world stage - our role in the EU and with the US., Part 3: Society Who are we? Home nations and national identity The glue that binds us together - local and national pride How fair is our society? Globalisation - how independent are we? Immigration - pros & cons Privatisation - pros & cons Importance of the NHS, education and environment

About this title

Product Description:

Running the country is a complex operation and with trust in politicians at an all time low, many of us find ourselves ranting at the telly in frustration. So who better than Haynes to produce a 'workshop manual' that explains in plain English how the system works - a 'nuts and bolts' guide to all the big questions that politicians like to dodge. Split into sections covering economics, politics and society, we show how to strip down the machinery of state and give it a good service. Generously illustrated with cartoons and helpful photos throughout, this Haynes manual explains what's gone wrong, and how or fix it. The authors address difficult issues, like the country's enormous debts and rising levels of inequality, arguing that it's not too late to learn the lessons of the 2007-8 crash, which nearly bankrupted Britain. So if you're fed up with squabbling politicians, this clearly written expert guide, with its focus on debunking technical jargon, makes the subjects of politics and economics accessible to all.

About the Author:

James Meadway is the senior economist at New Economics Foundation and a former policy advisor at HM Treasury and the Royal Society. James writes for the national press, including The Guardian and New Statesman, and is co-author of Crisis in the Eurozone. Kevin Albertson is Principal Lecturer in Economics at Manchester Metropolitan University, and co-author of critically acclaimed books including Justice With Reason. Ian Rock came up with the original idea for this manual and has helped ensure the content is balanced, down-to-earth, and written in an easy-to-understand style. Ian studied Economics at Degree level before embarking on a successful career in publishing and property, and is author of several Haynes manuals. Chris Fox is a Professor in the Sociology Department at Manchester Metropolitan University where he runs a research unit. He is particularly interested in crime and the criminal justice system and has published extensively on these topics.

About this edition

• Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0857338005
• ISBN 13: 9780857338006
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192