{"product_id":"introduction-to-british-politics-9780745620954","title":"Introduction to British Politics","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is the long-awaited third edition of Dearlove and Saunders'' highly acclaimed, best-selling, textbook on British politics. The book has been completely rewritten, reorganized and updated, while retaining the distinctive style and approach of the earlier editions. At root, this book is about political power - how it is organized formally within the State and how it is exercised and influenced informally from outside. Written in lively and provocative prose, the volume presents the most systematic and penetrating analysis of who really runs Britain, to what end, and to whose advantage. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eFully up to date, this new edition provides comprehensive coverage of the issues of the day - constitutional change, welfare reform, New Labour''s Third Way, the European common currency, globalization, and much more. The volume also provides students with a highly readable and engaging guide to the key theoretical perspectives that have shaped the study of British politics.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Introduction to British Politics\u003c\/i\u003e has established itself as one of the most original and challenging texts on British politics because it starts from the question of power and the nature of the British state, and in doing so offers a fresh and illuminating perspective on many of the problems and issues of British politics. This new edition builds on its predecessors. Particular highlights include its analysis of the challenging constitution, the rise of New Labour, and the impact of globalization.' \u003ci\u003eAndrew Gamble, University of Sheffield\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'\u003ci\u003eIntroduction to British Politics\u003c\/i\u003e is an old favourite. The second edition was welcomed in the summer 1992 issue of Talking Politics ... [and] the third edition more than confirms this warm recommendation ... All readers should have a copy.' \u003ci\u003eTalking Politics\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Most of the modern texts disavow a precise theme ... but here we are offered a theme: who really runs Britain?' \u003ci\u003eParliamentary Affairs\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Superb undergraduate textbook.' \u003ci\u003ePolitico's Bookshop\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'For students of home affiars, the latest edition of \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to British Politics\u003c\/i\u003e by John Dearlove and Peter Saunders, is as good a book on the subject as you're ever likely to find.' \u003ci\u003eMark Perryman, New Statesman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Introducing British Politics\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is Power?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerspectives on Political Power.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is Britain?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOrganization of the Book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReferences and Guide to Further Reading\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: The Constitutional System, Political Parties and Elections.\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. The Changing Constitution and the Rules of the Political Game.\u003c\/b\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Constitution and State Power.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is the British Constitution?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Study the Constitution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Origins of the Constitution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Balanced Constitution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Liberal Constitution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Liberal-Democratic Constitution: Representative Democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReferences and Guide to Further Reading\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. The Party System, Political Parties and Party Funding.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Functions of the Political Parties.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Classification of Party Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe British Party System.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParty Development and Social Cleavages.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParty Organization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBritish Political Parties.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParty Funding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReferences and Guide to Further Reading\u003c\/i\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Choosing our Leaders 1: The Sociology of Voting.\u003c\/b\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVoting Studies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParty Identification Theory and Social Class.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealignment and 'New' Cleavages.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReferences and Guide to Further Reading\u003c\/i\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Choosing our Leaders 2: The Economics, Geography and Politics of Voting.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Economics of Politics: Public Choice Theory and Rational Choice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Geography of Voting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Politics of Voting: Labour and the 1997 General Election.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReferences and Guide to Further Reading\u003c\/i\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Pressures, Power and the State.\u003c\/b\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. Influencing our Leaders: Perspectives on Interests and Groups.\u003c\/b\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterest Group Concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClassic Pluralism: Perfect Competition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Imperfect Competition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNeopluralism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHyperpluralism and Demand Overload.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorporatism: Closed Competition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew Social Movements and Direct Action.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Problem of Collective Action.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Problem of Insider Lobbying by MPs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReferences and Guide to Further Reading\u003c\/i\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. The Central State\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Civil Service.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bank of England.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Armed Forces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Security Services.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Judiciary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReferences and Guide to Further Reading\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8. Beyond the Central State: Local, Regional and Devolved Governance\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocal Government.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuangos.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRegional Administration and Government.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDevolution and National Government.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReferences and Guide to Further Reading\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9. Who \u003ci\u003eReally\u003c\/i\u003e Runs Britain?\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs There a British Power Elite?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs There a Ruling Class in Britiain?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSystemic and Institutionalized Power.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReferences and Guide to Further Reading\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Ideas and Issues.\u003c\/b\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10. Beyond Left and Right?\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOld Labour and the Pursuit of Socialism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConservatism and the New Right.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Birth of New Labour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReferences and Guide to Further Reading\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11. The Constitution as an Issue.\u003c\/b\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTowards Constitutional Crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstitutional Criticisms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstitutional Changes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion: Constitutional Futures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReferences and Guide to Further Reading\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12. Managing the Economy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Long-Term Decline of the British Economy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Golden Age of Liberalism: From the Great Exhibition to the Great War.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Retreat from Liberalism: From the Great War to the Great Depression.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNationalization and Economic Planning: the War and the Postwar Labour Government.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemand Management: The Mixed Economy and the Long Postwar Boom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorporatist Planning: 1962-1979.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Return to a Market Strategy: Thatcherism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter Thatcher: Economic Policy in the 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReferences and Guide to Further Reading\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13. The Rise and Fall of the Welfare State?\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBefore the Welfare State.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Development of the Welfare State.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Welfare State Under Attack.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThatcher, Major and the Marketization of Welfare.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew Labour and Welfare Reform.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReferences and Guide to Further Reading\u003c\/i\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14. Maintaining Civil Society.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs There a Dominant Ideology?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Traditional Agencies of Socialization and Informal Social Control.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Modern' Agencies of Socialization and Social Control.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Dominant Ideology Thesis Revisited.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnforcing Order: Policing, Crime and the Authoritarian State.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReferences and Guide to Further Reading\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Britain and the World.\u003c\/b\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15. Globalization and the Autonomy of the British State.\u003c\/b\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlobalization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Global Economy?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Decline of the Nation-State?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan Nation States Still Make a Difference? The Sceptical Challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternational Organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReferences and Guide to Further Reading\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16. The European Union: A New Superstate?\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHistory.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstitutions and the Policy-Making Process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRevenue and Expenditure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Single Currency and the Question of National Sovereignty.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFederalism, Sovereignty and the Democratic Deficit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Has Britain been such a 'Bad European'?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReferences and Guide to Further Reading\u003c\/i\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17. Concluding Remarks\u003c\/b\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow is State Power Formally Organized?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWho Runs or Influences the State?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat are the Outputs from the State and Who Benefits?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat are the External Constraints on the State?.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion: Muddling Through? \u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGlossary.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAcknowledgements.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndex\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley and Sons Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49404349710679,"sku":"9780745620954","price":61.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780745620954.jpg?v=1730486182","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/introduction-to-british-politics-9780745620954","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}