UID:
almafu_9960141322402883
Umfang:
1 online resource (464 p.)
ISBN:
9780748644551
Serie:
Politics Study Guides : PSG
Inhalt:
GBS_insertPreviewButtonPopup('ISBN:9780748644544);Your handy guide to the British political systemPraise for the first edition'A straightforward, well-written and conventional review of the institutional landscape.'Times Higher EducationNew for this editionUpdated throughout to reflect the outcome of the 2010 General ElectionAll relevant case studies and tables replaced with new dataBrand new chapter on Britain and the EUThis 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 ConstitutionThe LegislatureThe ExecutiveThe JudiciaryGovernment Beyond the CentrePolitical PartiesPressure GroupsVoting and ElectionsDemocracy in Theory and PracticeBritain and the European Union"
Anmerkung:
Frontmatter --
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Contents --
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Boxes --
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Tables --
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Leaders of the two main parties in Britain since 1945 --
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Votes and seats in British general elections since 1945 --
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US Presidents since 1945 --
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1. The Setting of British Politics: British Society and the British People --
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2. The Constitution and the Protection of Right --
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3. The Legislature --
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4. The Executive --
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5. The Judiciary --
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6. Government Beyond the Centre --
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7. Political Parties --
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8. Pressure Groups --
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9. Voting and Elections --
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10. Britain and the European Union --
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11. Democracy in Theory and Practice --
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References --
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Index
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In English.
Sprache:
Englisch
