| The UK Parliament Contributor(s): Grant, Moyra (Author) |
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ISBN: 0748622616 ISBN-13: 9780748622610 Publisher: Edinburgh University Press OUR PRICE: $23.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2009 Annotation: An introduction to the workings of the United Kingdom's Westminster Parliament, in both theory and practice. The book outlines the history, structure, and function of the Parliament and provides a topical evaluation of how well those functions are performed. Moyra Grant pays particular attention to the relationship between Parliament and the government, the EU, devolved bodies, and the courts. She also analyzes the impact of recent and possible Parliamentary reforms. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Asian - General - History | Europe - Great Britain - General - Political Science | Comparative Politics |
| Dewey: 328.41 |
| Series: Politics Study Guides |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.4" W x 8.4" (0.90 lbs) 240 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This topical and accessible introductory guide to the workings of the UK's Westminster Parliament outlines the history, structure and functions of the Parliament and provides a topical evaluation of how well those functions are performed. Special attention is paid to the relationships the Parliament has with the government, the EU, devolved bodies, and the courts. There is also an analysis of the impact of recent and possible future Parliamentary reforms.Subjects covered include: The UK Parliamentary SystemThe House of LordsThe House of Commons: Law-Making; Representing the People; Scrutinising the ExecutiveThe Parliament and the European UnionThe Parliament and the Devolved Bodies of the UKThe Parliament and the CourtsThe Future of Parliament in an Age of Refor |