Politics Study Guides – serie
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18 produkter
Changing Constitution
Häftad, 2006
238 kr
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This textbook provides an introduction to the topical subject of constitutional change in Britain. It considers the historical origins of the constitution but its main focus is on recent reforms and their likely impact.It includes chapters on:*The Legislature: The House of Commons and the House of …
UK Parliament
Av Moyra Grant
Häftad, 2009
252 kr
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This topical and accessible introductory guide to the workings of the UK's Westminster Parliament outlines the history, structure and functions of the Parliament and provides a topical evaluation of how well those functions are performed. Special attention is paid to the relationships the …
Judiciary, Civil Liberties and Human Rights
Häftad, 2006
238 kr
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This book considers the constitutional position of the judiciary and its role in shaping the individual’s relations with the state. Analyses the history of civil liberties and human rights in the UK, and the judiciary’s role in upholding themShows the impact of the Human Rights Act of 1998 on the …
Prime Minister and Cabinet
Häftad, 2006
259 kr
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This introduction to the workings of the Prime Minister and Cabinet is written in light of major recent events and issues such as the war with Iraq, the Hutton Inquiry, the Butler Report, the Blair–Brown relationship, and continuing problems relating to Europe. These are presented in the context of …
Democracy in Britain
Av Matt Cole
Häftad, 2006
259 kr
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This textbook brings together an introduction to the political theory of democracy since Ancient times and a critical picture of its place in Britain today.The author examines the work of Plato and Aristotle, Rousseau and Mill, Marx and Weber, and locates them and others in the debate about what …
International Politics
An Introductory Guide
Av Alasdair Blair, Steven Curtis
Häftad, 2009
472 kr
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This accessible, user-friendly and bang-up-to-date introduction to International Politics blends key facts and terms with strong analytical commentary, examining the debates and issues of greatest relevance to the study of the subject.Focusing on the period since 1900, the book provides detailed …
Pressure Groups
Av Duncan Watts
Häftad, 2007
259 kr
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Pressure Groups are an increasingly important feature of the political landscape and they are active on many levels, local, national or European. They reflect a diverse compass of interests from the well-known (the National Farmers' Union) to the less familiar (the Zip Fastener Association) and …
Politics of Northern Ireland
Häftad, 2008
429 kr
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The political scene in Northern Ireland is constantly evolving. This book reflects the most recent changes and synthesises some of the best thinking on the subject. It provides an overview of the politics of Northern Ireland, including detailed coverage of the institutional structure under the Good …
Political Parties in Britain
Häftad, 2012
282 kr
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Looks at parties' organisation, policy, support and impact, from the major parties to the localThis introductory textbook examines the factors contributing to parties' fortunes and identities, and the causes of recent changes in both. Parties studied include: The main parties: Conservatives and …
Political Communication
Häftad, 2010
517 kr
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This introduction to the study of political communication covers the following subjects:*The history of the media in the UK and the USA including the concentration of ownership and the emergence of new media technologies*The relationship between the media and political parties, especially the …
Electoral Systems and Voting in the United Kingdom
Häftad, 2010
288 kr
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A key feature of the New Labour government’s constitutional reform agenda has been the introduction of a number of alternative methods of voting for both existing elections and for those to new political institutions. This book examines the workings of these various systems of elections, looking …
American Presidency
Av Duncan Watts
Häftad, 2009
264 kr
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The presidency is a complex topic for study, not least because it defies simple explanations. It is unique and evolving, elastic and changing. Different occupants mould the presidency to suit their own needs and the national requirements of the time. Sometimes, the circumstances have been ripe for …
US Government and Politics
Häftad, 2010
272 kr
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The US political system is designed to ensure that freedom and opportunity will always be protected, by making it almost impossible for power to become concentrated in the hands of a few people seeking to run society for their own benefit. Have these aims been achieved?The answer is that Americans …
British Government and Politics
A Comparative Guide
Av Duncan Watts
Häftad, 2012
517 kr
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Your handy guide to the British political systemNew for this editionUpdated throughout to reflect the outcome of the 2010 General ElectionAll relevant case studies and tables replaced with new dataBrand new chapter on Britain and the EUThis one-stop textbook introduction examines the institutions …
British Government and Politics
A Comparative Guide
Av Duncan Watts
Inbunden, 2012
1497 kr
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Your handy guide to the British political systemNew for this editionUpdated throughout to reflect the outcome of the 2010 General ElectionAll relevant case studies and tables replaced with new dataBrand new chapter on Britain and the EUThis one-stop textbook introduction examines the institutions …
Devolution in the United Kingdom
Inbunden, 2012
1497 kr
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The only up-to-date introduction to the politics of devolution in the UKNew for this edition: - Revised and updated throughout - New case studies and tables - New sections on topics including English regionalism, the London Mayor, the Calman Commission, Labour and the Welsh Assembly, and Ian …
Political Parties in Britain
Inbunden, 2012
2178 kr
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Looks at parties' organisation, policy, support and impact, from the major parties to the localThis introductory textbook examines the factors contributing to parties' fortunes and identities, and the causes of recent changes in both. Parties studied include: The main parties: Conservatives and …
Britain and the European Union
Häftad, 2016
351 kr
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This updated guide examines the different relationships between the various tiers of government in the UK and the EU, and how the EU's powers affect the UK, from a range of perspectives. It evaluates the role of the media, political parties, pressure groups, social media and the ever-changing …
