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This book provides a concise but definitive introduction to the shapeofBritain's political institutions and processes following the 2010 general election. The new editionhas been comprehensively rewritten throughout and is richly supported withfeatures to aid learning.New to this edition: * Includes a comprehensive and fully up-to-date examination of the British political system, including the 2010 General Election
* Includes coverage of the significant developments and events in British politics, such as the financial crisis, the expenses crisis, the rise of nationalist parties and continued debates about Britain's place in Europe
* Features a number of 'comparative politics' boxes, which highlight differences and similarities with other political systems
* Each chapter concludes with a full summary of key points, questions for discussion and further reading"
About the Book
This book provides a concise but definitive introduction to the shapeofBritain's political institutions and processes following the 2010 general election. The new editionhas been comprehensively rewritten throughout and is richly supported withfeatures to aid learning.New to this edition: * Includes a comprehensive and fully up-to-date examination of the British political system, including the 2010 General Election
* Includes coverage of the significant developments and events in British politics, such as the financial crisis, the expenses crisis, the rise of nationalist parties and continued debates about Britain's place in Europe
* Features a number of 'comparative politics' boxes, which highlight differences and similarities with other political systems
* Each chapter concludes with a full summary of key points, questions for discussion and further reading"
Review Quotes
1. Reviews of 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
2. Reviews of 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"
3. Reviews of 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"
