Politics and Governance in the UK

ISBN-13: 9781137365965 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 448 str.

Michael Moran

Opis

Politics and Governance in the UK provides a comprehensive introduction to twenty-first century British politics. The multi-level character of government is fully reflected in the content and structure of the book and this new edition takes particular account of the increasingly regulatory nature of the British state. Extensively revised throughout and taking account of the 2015 General Election, the Scottish independence referendum and changing relations with the European Union, the third edition provides an up-to-date examination of the British political landscape.

Written with clarity and a consistent style, this text takes full account of the range of theoretical approaches used in the study of British politics as well as of the actors and institutions involved in contemporary governance. Particular attention is paid to integrating the illustrative material with the surrounding text. This material:

- illuminates key issues, processes and events
- documents what the state and governing institutions actually do
- provides an insight, illustrated by cartoons and numerous other images, into the human face of politics.

*New 2017 updated edition covers both the 2016 EU Referendum and the 2017 General Election, as well as their repercussions for British politics.*

Recenzje

Review of previous edition: "Comprehensive, accessible, engaging and highly innovative, the second edition of this landmark text provides a judicious and creatively illustrated mix of theory, commentary and analysis. Moran brings British politics alive as never before." - Colin Hay, University of Sheffield, UK

Review of previous edition: "Unlike many British politics texts, Moran succeeds in weaving theoretical debates directly into the narrative, producing a comprehensive and readable volume that is easily accessible to students both inside and outside the UK." - Terrence Casey, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, USA, and Executive Director of the APSA British Politics Group.

Review of previous edition: "Politics and Governance in the UK provides one of the best and most illuminating frameworks for understanding the way Britain is governed. Revised to take account of the most recent research, the new edition is essential reading for all students of British politics.' - Andrew Gamble, University of Cambridge, UK

Review of previous edition: "Rigorously-researched, theoretically-informed, and, above all, incredibly readable, Politics and Governance in the UK is, quite simply, a tour de force of a textbook. It is an absolute 'must read' for all students of British politics". - Nicola Smith, University of Birmingham, UK

Spis treści

1. Why Politics Matters And Why British Politics Matters.- 2. Politics And Policy In A Capitalist Democracy.- 3. The Constitution And The British Political Culture.- 4. The Core Executive In The Westminster System.- 5. Departments And Agencies In The Westminster System.- 6. Representing Interests In The Westminster System.- 7. Parliament In The Westminster System.- 8. Devolved Government In Northern Ireland.- 9. From Devolution To Dissolution: Governing Scotland And Wales.- 10. The Worlds Of Local And Regional Government: Multi-Level Governance In Action.- 11. Europeanizing British Government.- 12. Parties And Their Organization.- 13. Parties And Their Ideologies.- 14. How Citizens Participate.- 15. How Political Communication Happens.- 16. How Elections Are Decided.- 17. How Leaders Are Selected.- 18. Understanding Policy Under Multilevel Governance.- 19. Managing Resource Raising And Allocation.- 20. Managing Justice And Security.- 21. Managing, Protecting And Creating Citizen Rights.- 22. Understanding The British State: Theories And Evidence.

O autorze

Michael Moran is Emeritus Professor of Government, The University of Manchester, UK. A Fellow of the British Academy, he is a past editor of Political Studies and Government and Opposition. His other books include Business, Politics and Society (2009) and The British Regulatory State (2007).