Politics UK - Bill Jones

Completely revised, extended and thoroughly updated, the fourth edition of this best-selling and highly respected textbook promises to be the best yet. Politics UK 4/e covers all of the core elements of an introductory undergraduate and A-level British politics course - the constitution, social context, political ideology, parliament, Prime Minister and departments, elections and voting behaviour, the media, pressure groups, local government and the judiciary as well as the major policy areas. The material is presented in a consistently clear and lively style, constantly challenging the student and raising thought-provoking issues. Key Features:? New chapters have been added covering devolution and globalisation and the entire book has been 'Europeanised' to reflect the impact and influence of the European Union across the whole gamut of the political system? Many of the chapters have been completely or extensively re-written and updated to the end of 1999? Includes an analysis and assessment of Tony Blair's first two and a half years in power?;The Concluding Comments at the end of each section have, once again, been written by key political commentators to prompt and aid discussion. Fascinating contributions are written by Simon Heffer, Sir Peter Kemp, David Piachaud, Peter Riddell and Tony Wright? Attractive 2 colour design throughout? Comprehensive Glossary explaining key terms? Packed with photographs and brilliant cartoons by The Observer's Chris Riddell? Each chapter contains initial objectives, an introduction and summary, biography and debate boxes, an annotated further reading list plus end of chapter discussion points? A Companion Website containing useful additional information and links to other sitesPolitics UK 4/e will be essential, and enjoyable, reading for all students studying British politics as part of an undergraduate degree or A-level course.Bill Jones is a Research Fellow in the Department of Government at the University of Manchester. Dennis Kavanagh is Professor of Politics at the University of Liverpool.;Michael Moran is Professor of Government at the University of Manchester and Philip Norton (Lord Norton of Louth) is Professor of Government and Director for the Centre of Legislative Studies at the University of Hull.Cover: