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British Government and Politics: A Comparative Guide
Contributor(s): Watts, Duncan (Author)
ISBN: 0748644547     ISBN-13: 9780748644544
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
OUR PRICE:   $28.45  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: February 2012
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BISAC Categories:
- History | Europe - Great Britain - General
- Political Science | Political Process - Political Parties
- Political Science | Comparative Politics
Dewey: 320.941
Series: Politics Study Guides
Physical Information: 1.1" H x 5.4" W x 8.5" (1.30 lbs) 464 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - British Isles
 
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Publisher Description:

Your handy guide to the British political system

New for this edition
  • Updated throughout to reflect the outcome of the 2010 General Election
  • All relevant case studies and tables replaced with new data
  • Brand new chapter on Britain and the EU

This one-stop textbook introduction examines the institutions and practices integral to the British political systems and makes comparisons with the experience of other countries.

Topics include

  • The Constitution
  • The Legislature
  • The Executive
  • The Judiciary
  • Government Beyond the Centre
  • Political Parties
  • Pressure Groups
  • Voting and Elections
  • Democracy in Theory and Practice
  • Britain and the European Union