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An arresting and unique portrait of the House of Lords. Its seductiveness and complex hidden structures are captured in a readable book for researchers, students and the general reader. -- .

Table of Contents

1. Background to the House of Lords: An outline of composition, powers and culture
2. Kind words and coronets
3. Performing like a Peer
4. Restless natives
5. A social directory
6. Hierarchies
7. Are Peers equal?
8. Parties and cross-benchers
9. The usual channels
10. Rules and rituals
11. Men in tights
12. Opening up Parliament
Appendices
1. A chronology of reform of the Lords 1998-2004
2. Research methodology
3. Glossary

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      Publisher: Manchester University Press
      Publication Date: 9/8/2005 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780719072079, 978-0719072079
      ISBN10: 0719072077

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      An arresting and unique portrait of the House of Lords. Its seductiveness and complex hidden structures are captured in a readable book for researchers, students and the general reader. -- .

      Table of Contents

      1. Background to the House of Lords: An outline of composition, powers and culture
      2. Kind words and coronets
      3. Performing like a Peer
      4. Restless natives
      5. A social directory
      6. Hierarchies
      7. Are Peers equal?
      8. Parties and cross-benchers
      9. The usual channels
      10. Rules and rituals
      11. Men in tights
      12. Opening up Parliament
      Appendices
      1. A chronology of reform of the Lords 1998-2004
      2. Research methodology
      3. Glossary

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