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The British Polity Philip Norton

The British Polity By Philip Norton

The British Polity by Philip Norton

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Norton (U. of Hull, UK) has substantially reworked this study to reflect the many changes in Britain's political situation since the third edition was printed in 1993. New chapters are included on the new assemblies in the UK, local government now has its own chapter, and the remaining chapters hav

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The British Polity by Philip Norton

The British Polity is a remarkably lucid, accessible, and thoroughly updated revision of Philip Norton's highly-praised text on the institutions and processes, continuity and change of British politics. Among other topics, its comprehensive coverage examines: political history, the British electoral system, the prime minister, cabinet committees, political parties, interest groups, Parliament, the monarchy, relations with the European Community, and mass media.

Table of Contents



Illustrations and Tables.


Preface.


About the Author.


Useful Internet Sites.

I. INTRODUCTION.

1. The Contemporary Landscape.
2. The Political Culture.
3. Past and Present: Historical Perspective and Contemporary Problems.

II. THE POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT.

4. The Uncodified Constitution.
5. The Electoral System: Campaigns, Voting and Voters.
6. Political Parties: More or Less Than a Two-Party System?
7. Interest Groups: Insiders or Outsiders?

III. GOVERNMENTAL DECISION MAKING.

8. The Executive: Government at the Center.
9. The European Union: Government above the Center.
10. The New Assemblies: Government beyond the Center.
11. Local Government: Government below the Center.

IV. SCRUTINY AND LEGITIMATION.

12. Parliament: Commons and Lords.
13. The Monarchy: Above the Fray?

V. ENFORCEMENT AND FEEDBACK.

14. Enforcement: The Courts and the Police.
15. Communication and Feedback: The Mass Media.

VI. CONCLUSION.

16. Flux and Strength: A Book with Two Themes.
Select Reading List.
Glossary.
Index.

Additional information

GOR012802889
9780801318443
0801318440
The British Polity by Philip Norton
Philip Norton
Used - Well Read
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Inc
20001219
496
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