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The political landscape of the UK was altered dramatically with the devolution of power to London, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. This introduction to the major changes caused by devolution looks at both the historical background and contemporary political events. It assesses the operation, strengths and weaknesses of the devolved state.

Table of Contents
1. The Background to Devolution; 2. 'Devolution all round?': the case of England; 3. English devolution: London leads the way?; 4. The Evolution of Scottish Devolution; 5. The Governance of Scotland; 6. Political Parties and Politics in Scotland; 7. The Government of Wales; 8. The Continuing Evolution of Welsh Devolution; 9. Northern Ireland: Historical Political Development; 10. Northern Ireland and Devolution: Structures and Process; 11. Political Parties within Northern Ireland; 12. Creeping Federalism or a Unitary State?

Devolution in the United Kingdom

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      Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
      Publication Date: 25/09/2012
      ISBN13: 9780748646524, 978-0748646524
      ISBN10: 0748646523
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The political landscape of the UK was altered dramatically with the devolution of power to London, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. This introduction to the major changes caused by devolution looks at both the historical background and contemporary political events. It assesses the operation, strengths and weaknesses of the devolved state.

      Table of Contents
      1. The Background to Devolution; 2. 'Devolution all round?': the case of England; 3. English devolution: London leads the way?; 4. The Evolution of Scottish Devolution; 5. The Governance of Scotland; 6. Political Parties and Politics in Scotland; 7. The Government of Wales; 8. The Continuing Evolution of Welsh Devolution; 9. Northern Ireland: Historical Political Development; 10. Northern Ireland and Devolution: Structures and Process; 11. Political Parties within Northern Ireland; 12. Creeping Federalism or a Unitary State?

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