British Politics - Couverture souple

'The new edition of this classic text brings it bang up to date. Extremely wide-ranging and very engagingly written, it is a fine introduction to British politics that I will continue to recommend to my students.' - Alan Renwick, University of Reading
 
'An excellent update with many helpful examples to illustrate the concepts. It remains a comprehensive yet concise and an accessible yet academically rigorous introduction to British politics.' Thomas Lundberg, University of Glasgow
 
Praise for the first edition:
 
'This book is most excellent. Any student (and not a few teachers) will find this an indispensable resource. My congratulations go to you and all those associated with this endeavour.' - John McLean, Lecturer in Politics, University of Greenwich, UK

'[C]learly written and presents an insight into British Politics which is both illuminating and informative. [T]he work fills a definite niche within the existing literature in this topic area of British Politics. It builds upon other work in this field but, at the same time, provides a more detailed overview and is very much up-to-date with contemporary events.' - Jacqui Briggs, Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of Lincoln, UK

'I was struck by the accessibility of the writing. The reader is not condescended but neither are they bamboozled with jargon and terminology. [T]he [text] is crisp and succinct in its writing.' - Nick Randall, School of Geography, Politics and Sociology, University of Newcastle, UK

'The breadth, width and depth of the book are highly impressive.The book encourages students to explore topics in broad terms. Comparisons between the British system and those of other countries assist in understanding British Politics. Information is presented in a variety of interesting and exciting ways. For these reasons, I would certainly recommend this book for my students.' --- John McLean, Lecturer in Politics, University of Greenwich, UK

Systematically revised and updated, British Politics is an accessible and definitive guide to the shape of Britain's political institutions and processes. The new edition covers significant developments and events in British politics, such as the financial crisis and the 2010 general election, and provides full analysis of the first year of the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government.

Incorporating useful learning aids throughout, the book examines the state of British politics set against the background of devolution within the UK and an ever-changing European and global environment.

Key features

'Comparative politics' boxes highlight differences and similarities with other political systems
'Academic controversy' boxes summarize debates on key issues
On-page glossary explains key words and concepts
Chapter summaries, questions for discussion and further reading to stimulate and reinforce learning
Illustrated 'key thinker' profiles
A companion website www.palgrave.com/foundations/leach containing valuable additional material for students and lecturers