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Book Synopsis
Aims to condense the complexities of British politics into a short manageable form for students at A/S level and above. This book is suitable for those wishing to quickly acquire a good working knowledge of how the British political system works and has changed over the decades.

Table of Contents

1. Britain since 1945
2. The social and economic context of British politics
3. Political culture
4. Changing political ideas
5. The changing party system
6. The changing constitution
7. The electoral system and representation
8. Opinion polls
9. Electoral behaviour
10. Political recruitment
11. The media and politics
12. The Monarchy and the House of Lords
13. The House of Commons
14. The redress of the citizens' grievances
15. The role of the Prime Minister
16. The Civil Service
17. Government and economy
18. Pressure groups
19. Is local government necessary?
20. Britain and the European Union
21. Political concepts

British Politics Today Essentials 6th Edition

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      Publisher: Manchester University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/7/2010 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780719079382, 978-0719079382
      ISBN10: 0719079381

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Aims to condense the complexities of British politics into a short manageable form for students at A/S level and above. This book is suitable for those wishing to quickly acquire a good working knowledge of how the British political system works and has changed over the decades.

      Table of Contents

      1. Britain since 1945
      2. The social and economic context of British politics
      3. Political culture
      4. Changing political ideas
      5. The changing party system
      6. The changing constitution
      7. The electoral system and representation
      8. Opinion polls
      9. Electoral behaviour
      10. Political recruitment
      11. The media and politics
      12. The Monarchy and the House of Lords
      13. The House of Commons
      14. The redress of the citizens' grievances
      15. The role of the Prime Minister
      16. The Civil Service
      17. Government and economy
      18. Pressure groups
      19. Is local government necessary?
      20. Britain and the European Union
      21. Political concepts

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