Kenneth J. Panton is professor of geography and Dean of the Honors College at the University of Southern Mississippi. He is the co-author of Historical Dictionary of the United Kingdom (Scarecrow Press, 1998) and the author of Historical Dictionary of London (Scarecrow Press, 2001).Keith A. Cowlard is head of educational partnerships at the University of Greenwich in London. He is the co-author of Historical Dictionary of the United Kingdom (Scarecrow Press, 1998).

All in all this volume provides representative and competent coverage of the contemporary UK.... Recommended, especially for those outside the UK needing an overview of recent politics and evolution of UK political institutions.

Kenneth J. Panton is professor of geography and Dean of the Honors College at the University of Southern Mississippi. He is the co-author of Historical Dictionary of the United Kingdom (Scarecrow Press, 1998) and the author of Historical Dictionary of London (Scarecrow Press, 2001).Keith A. Cowlard is head of educational partnerships at the University of Greenwich in London. He is the co-author of Historical Dictionary of the United Kingdom (Scarecrow Press, 1998).

All in all this volume provides representative and competent coverage of the contemporary UK.... Recommended, especially for those outside the UK needing an overview of recent politics and evolution of UK political institutions.

Kenneth J. Panton is professor of geography and Dean of the Honors College at the University of Southern Mississippi. He is the co-author of Historical Dictionary of the United Kingdom (Scarecrow Press, 1998) and the author of Historical Dictionary of London (Scarecrow Press, 2001).Keith A. Cowlard is head of educational partnerships at the University of Greenwich in London. He is the co-author of Historical Dictionary of the United Kingdom (Scarecrow Press, 1998).

All in all this volume provides representative and competent coverage of the contemporary UK.... Recommended, especially for those outside the UK needing an overview of recent politics and evolution of UK political institutions.