The election of New Labour in 1997 closes a long chapter in British political history. At this moment of dramatic change, this book combines an incisive thematic discussion of all the key policy areas with succinct overviews of British governments since 1945, the rise and fall of consensus politics and ideological perspectives on recent British history. Extensive use has been made of illustrative material, including photographs, cartoons, graphs, tables and exhibits. Written by the authors of the best-selling Contemporary British Politics.
Comprehensively rewritten and updated to provide a concise but definitive introduction to British politics and government after more than five years of new Labour government. As well as according greater attention to the growing role of the European Union in politics, this edition provides full coverage of the major changes in constitutional arrangements and governance under Tony Blair and makes comparisons throughout between politics in the United Kingdom and in other democratic political systems.
The fifth edition of this leading book has been comprehensively updated, and provides a concise but definitive introduction to British politics and government. With a well-presented text including a number of illustrations, charts, and comparative boxes, the book also includes coverage of the 2005 General Election.
The election of New Labour in 1997 closes a long chapter in British political history. At this moment of dramatic change, this book combines an incisive thematic discussion of all the key policy areas with succinct overviews of British governments since 1945, the rise and fall of consensus politics and ideological perspectives on recent British history. Extensive use has been made of illustrative material, including photographs, cartoons, graphs, tables and exhibits. Written by the authors of the best-selling Contemporary British Politics.
This book combines an incisive thematic discussion of all the key policy areas, with succinct overviews of British governments since 1945, the rise and fall of consensus politics and ideological perspectives on recent British history.
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