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Book Synopsis
Covering the impact of austerity, Brexit, the Scottish Independence Referendum and the collapse of the Northern Ireland Executive, this book discusses how wider national developments shape and are shaped by the process of devolution in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England, assessing its impact on politics, policy and public administration. Drawing together extensive scholarship on devolution,
Devolution in the UK compares the similarities and differences between the different devolved nations, and tackles key questions:- Where did devolution come from, and what does its future look like?- What are the most effective devolution systems, and what are their benefits?- Why does Wales have fewer devolved powers than Scotland and Northern Ireland?- What impact will Brexit have?- Why are national identities, symbols, languages, flags and culture so important? Spanning the introduction of devolution in 1988 to the present, this is essential reading if you are studying de
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Devolution in the UK provides a comprehensive and detailed overview of the UK’s territorial politics. The book is a great asset for learning about: historical and recent developments; legislative and fiscal powers; and the role of political parties, devolved legislatures, executives and civil service. -- Marius Guderjan * Freie Universität Berlin, Germany *
This timely volume traces the asymmetric development of devolution in key public policy areas. An important text for students and scholars of political science and public policy. -- Colin Knox * Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan *
The perfect combination of clarity and detail, this book does a masterful job of covering the fundamentals of the post-devolution UK political system, its institutions, and administration. -- David Moon * University of Bath, UK *
An excellent, informed and well-rounded comparative consideration of devolution in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. This text will provide any reader with all they need to know about the contemporary situation in the devolved areas. -- Murray Leith * University of the West of Scotland, UK *
The devolved UK has changed markedly since 1999. Birrell, Carmichael, and Heenan have done a wonderful job in helping researchers to understand what a contemporary multi-level UK looks like. -- Paul Cairney * University of Stirling, UK *
This is an indispensable book for anyone interested in devolution. Comprehensive and authoritative, the volume covers the politics, parliaments and processes associated with a fundamental reshaping of the UK. A triumph. -- Jon Tonge * University of Liverpool, UK *
Devolution in the UK is brilliantly comprehensive in its analysis of the big political trends that have shaped UK devolution as well as analysing the minutiae of policy outcomes. A must read for devolution scholars and practitioners. -- Sarah Ayres * University of Bristol, UK *
As someone who works within and across all four nations of the UK I consider this essential reading for understanding how we got to where we are now, and where’s next. -- Jon Glasby * University of Birmingham, UK *
An invaluable guide to devolution, based on thorough research and incisive analysis. The authors provide comprehensive coverage of the political, legal, constitutional, financial and administrative elements of this evolving subject. -- Robert Pyper * University of the West of Scotland, UK *
A timely and much-needed comprehensive review and analysis of the structures and impact of devolution. The authors provide an understanding of the complex realities of contemporary governance in the UK. -- Andrew Massey * King’s College London, UK *
This book provides a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the key developments in devolved politics across the UK since 1999. Well written, well organized and based on up-to-date research, it provides an essential starting point for anyone studying or teaching devolution in the UK. -- Ian Stafford * Cardiff University, UK *
Table of Contents
1. Introduction 2. The meaning and foundation of devolution 3. The growth in Scotland's powers 4. Fiscal devolution 5. Political parties and systems 6. Devolved political institutions 7. Policy outcomes: divergence and convergence 8. Devolution and new models of public administration 9. Devolution, localism and partnerships 10. Intergovernmental relations: co-operation and conflict 11. Conclusions
