| A Glossary of UK Government and Politics Contributor(s): Watts, Duncan (Author) |
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ISBN: 0748625542 ISBN-13: 9780748625543 Publisher: Edinburgh University Press OUR PRICE: $133.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2007 Annotation: "A Glossary of UK Government and Politics" is a handy reference guide to the events, personnel, policies and institutions relevant to the government and politics of the United Kingdom. It includes a series of authoritative definitions and explanations and sharp vignettes of some of the leading characters who have graced the political scene in recent years. It is ideal for students who come across references which are new to them and on which they want or need to know more. The entries are accessible and manageable, yet sufficiently informative, offering basic details and something more by way of interpretation and insight into basic arguments and current controversies. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | World - General - Political Science | Reference - Political Science | Political Process - General |
| Dewey: 320.94 |
| Series: Poltics Glossaries |
| Physical Information: 296 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A Glossary of UK Government and Politics is a handy reference guide to the events, personnel, policies and institutions relevant to the government and politics of the United Kingdom. It includes a series of authoritative definitions and explanations and sharp vignettes of some of the leading characters who have graced the political scene in recent years. It is ideal for students who come across references which are new to them and on which they want or need to know more. The entries are accessible and manageable, yet sufficiently informative, offering basic details and something more by way of interpretation and insight into basic arguments and current controversies.Key Features: - Cross-referencing allows readers to find related definitions with ease- Accessible definitions assume no prior knowledge- Offers flashes of insight to key figures and events- Definitions are of a meaningful yet manageable length |