British government and politics today is a complex and fast-changing mix of the traditional and the new. This book provides a concise but definitive introduction to Britain's developing political institutions and processes. Well-presented, including illustrations, charts and comparative boxes, the book has been comprehensively rewritten throughout.
Also available is a companion website with extra features to accompany the text, please take a look by clicking below -
http://www.palgrave.com/foundations/leach/index.asp
'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
PART 1: PEOPLE AND POLITICS
Politics, Democracy and Power
The Shadow of the Past: British Politics since 1945
Contemporary British Society and Politics
Participating in Politics
Elections and Voting
Political Ideologies
Political Parties
Pressure Groups
Political Communication and the Mass Media
PART 2: GOVERNMENT AND GOVERNANCE
The Changing British System of Government
Prime Minister and Cabinet
Ministers, Departments and the Civil Service
Parliament and the Legislative Process
The Law, Politics and the Judicial Process
Britain and the European Union
Devolution: The Disunited Kingdom?
Local Governance and Politics
The New British State: Towards Multi-Level Governance
PART 3: ISSUES AND POLICIES
Issues, Problems and The Policy Process
Managing the Economy
Delivering public services
Equality and Social Justice
The Politics of Sex and Gender
The Politics of Race and Multiculturalism
Politics and the Environment
Britain and the World: Making Foreign Policy
Who Rules This Place? Power and the New British Politics
Bibliography
Index
ROBERT LEACH was a Principal Lecturer at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK, where he is now a Visiting Reader following his retirement from teaching. He has written extensively on British government, local government and ideologies. Recent publications for Palgrave Macmillan include Local Governance in Britain and Political Ideology in Britain.
BILL COXALL was sometime Senior Lecturer in Humanities, Brighton University, UK.
LYNTON ROBINS is Co-ordinator for Public Policy, De Montfort University, UK, and AQA Chief Examiner for Government and Politics A Level. He co-authored with Bill Coxall, British Politics Since the War (Palgrave Macmillan, 1997).
Description
British government and politics today is a complex and fast-changing mix of the traditional and the new. This book provides a concise but definitive introduction to Britain's developing political institutions and processes. Well-presented, including illustrations, charts and comparative boxes, the book has been comprehensively rewritten throughout.
Also available is a companion website with extra features to accompany the text, please take a look by clicking below -
http://www.palgrave.com/foundations/leach/index.asp
Reviews
'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
Contents
PART 1: PEOPLE AND POLITICS
Politics, Democracy and Power
The Shadow of the Past: British Politics since 1945
Contemporary British Society and Politics
Participating in Politics
Elections and Voting
Political Ideologies
Political Parties
Pressure Groups
Political Communication and the Mass Media
PART 2: GOVERNMENT AND GOVERNANCE
The Changing British System of Government
Prime Minister and Cabinet
Ministers, Departments and the Civil Service
Parliament and the Legislative Process
The Law, Politics and the Judicial Process
Britain and the European Union
Devolution: The Disunited Kingdom?
Local Governance and Politics
The New British State: Towards Multi-Level Governance
PART 3: ISSUES AND POLICIES
Issues, Problems and The Policy Process
Managing the Economy
Delivering public services
Equality and Social Justice
The Politics of Sex and Gender
The Politics of Race and Multiculturalism
Politics and the Environment
Britain and the World: Making Foreign Policy
Who Rules This Place? Power and the New British Politics
Bibliography
Index
Authors
ROBERT LEACH was a Principal Lecturer at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK, where he is now a Visiting Reader following his retirement from teaching. He has written extensively on British government, local government and ideologies. Recent publications for Palgrave Macmillan include Local Governance in Britain and Political Ideology in Britain.
BILL COXALL was sometime Senior Lecturer in Humanities, Brighton University, UK.
LYNTON ROBINS is Co-ordinator for Public Policy, De Montfort University, UK, and AQA Chief Examiner for Government and Politics A Level. He co-authored with Bill Coxall, British Politics Since the War (Palgrave Macmillan, 1997).
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