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The House of Lords is widely discussed but little understood. This book provides an authoritative analysis of the contemporary House, showing how it has changed and considering what further reforms might take place. -- .

Table of Contents

List of tables
1. The House of Lords and the British constitution
2. The House of Lords in the twentieth century
3. What is the House of Lords?
4. The work of the House of Lords
5. Second chambers elsewhere
6. Reforming the second chamber
Appendix: Party manifesto statements on the House of Lords 1979-2005
Sources and select bibliography
Index

The House of Lords

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      Publisher: Manchester University Press
      Publication Date: 12/31/2013 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780719054440, 978-0719054440
      ISBN10: 0719054443

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The House of Lords is widely discussed but little understood. This book provides an authoritative analysis of the contemporary House, showing how it has changed and considering what further reforms might take place. -- .

      Table of Contents

      List of tables
      1. The House of Lords and the British constitution
      2. The House of Lords in the twentieth century
      3. What is the House of Lords?
      4. The work of the House of Lords
      5. Second chambers elsewhere
      6. Reforming the second chamber
      Appendix: Party manifesto statements on the House of Lords 1979-2005
      Sources and select bibliography
      Index

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