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Book SynopsisThis revised and updated tenth edition of the bestselling textbook Politics UK is an indispensable introduction to British politics. It provides a thorough and accessible overview of the institutions and processes of British government, an excellent grounding in British political history and an incisive introduction to the issues and challenges facing Britain today.
This edition welcomes three brand new chapters - Elites in the United Kingdom', ''Gender and British politics'' and ''UK Immigration policy in hostile environment'' - alongside rigorously updated revised chapters. It delivers excellent coverage of contemporary events, with significant new material covering: the Johnson premiership and the national challenge of Covid-19, the end of the May premiership and the implementation of Brexit, the Labour Party's transition from Corbyn to Starmer, infrastructure and innovation, ''fake news'', populism and nationalism, the UK's place in a post-Brexit wor
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"A truly comprehensive and authoritative guide on British politics written by some of the most astute commentators and political scientists on the subject. Up to date, well written, great for students starting out and useful for old hands wanting to check their facts."
Keith Dowding, Australian National University, Australia
"Politics UK provides a solid foundation on the key concepts and themes of British politics for undergraduate students at an American university. My students often begin their course with a cursory knowledge of British politics and thus I need a textbook that immerses them without overwhelming them— and Politics UK delivers exactly that. The material within each chapter of this edited volume provides the most substantial overview of British politics available while remaining accessible to students new to the subject. Of particular note are the inclusion of numerous charts, tables, figures and photographs that let my students 'see' British politics. In terms of comprehensive coverage, appropriate level of writing, helpful supplemental material and timely coverage of contemporary events, there is no better textbook on the market."
Neal Glen Jesse, Bowling Green State University, USA
"Politics UK provides a thorough introduction to the main topics in political science and guides the reader through these topics in a way that is critical, clear and approachable."
Nora Siklodi, University of Portsmouth, UK
"It’s great to see the new edition of Politics UK. It is an excellent textbook and a super entry point to understanding more about British Politics. I love the way that the ‘and another thing’ sections bring stories that make the more academic material come alive. The updates are well addressed and it’s great to see the new material in the Representative process, updating the textbook with regards to contemporary concerns."
Joanie Willet, University of Exeter, UK
Table of ContentsPART 1: CONTEXT 1. The Changing Context of UK Politics and Key Concepts in the Study of Politics 2. The UK, the World and Europe 3. The Social and Economic Context. And another thing… Is Liberal Democracy Doomed? PART 2: DEFINING THE POLITICAL WORLD 4. Ideology and the Liberal Tradition 5. Political Ideas: The Major Parties 6. Political Ideas: Themes and Fringes 7. From Euroscepticism to Brexit. And another thing… Parliament in Light of Brexit PART 3: THE REPRESENTATIVE PROCESS 8. Elites in the United Kingdom 9. Elections and Voting 10. The Mass Media and Political Communication 11. Gender and British Politics 12. Pressure Groups 13. Political Parties 14. Devolution. And another thing… Who Votes Conservative? PART 4: THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS 15. The Changing Constitution 16. The Crown 17. The House of Commons at Work 18. The House of Commons Under Pressure 19. The House of Lords. And another thing… Localism in Decline PART 5: THE EXECUTIVE PROCESS 20. The Core Executive: Prime Minister and Cabinet 21. Ministers, Departments and Civil Servants 22. Local Government 23. The Judiciary. And another thing… Special Advisors PART 6: THE POLICY PROCESS 24. The Policy-Making Process 25. The Politics of Law and Order 26. Social Policy in the UK 27. Economic Policy 28. British Foreign and Defence Policy 29. Britain and the European Union 30. UK Immigration Policy in a Hostile Environment. And another thing… Has Civic Discourse Declined? Epilogue
