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British Politics Today

7th Edition
Series: Politics Today
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British Politics Today by Dennis Kavanagh and Bill Jones offers an insightful exploration of the current landscape of British politics. It examines key political institutions, parties, and the diverse range of actors within the political system. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of contemporary challenges and dynamics facing British governance, making it an essential read for those interested in understanding the intricacies of politics in the UK.
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This insightful read may appeal to you if you're interested in understanding the dynamics of contemporary political issues in Britain. Its engaging analysis of the British political system, along with up-to-date discussions on current affairs, provides a comprehensive overview for anyone keen on grasping the complexities and nuances of UK politics today.

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A short but comprehensive textbook for students of British politics which interprets changes over the last thirty years and analyses institutions within the context of British society and economics.

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Since the 1970s, British politics has undergone something of a revolution: the collapse of strong class allegiance to parties, the recovery of an economy once perceived to be in terminal decline, the near 20-year rule of the Tories, and the extraordinary emergence and establishment of the Blair New Labour Party.

Together with these changes, we have also seen the reshaping of the civil service, the establishment of devolved assemblies, the reform of the Lords, the decline of ideology, the apparent crushing of the Conservative Party, and the ubiquity of media management as a tool of political persuasion.

British Politics Today is designed for use by students at a variety of levels, from A/S to undergraduate. It explains, analyses, and interprets the changing mosaic of political life in Britain since the 1970s.

Each chapter has been revised and updated for this edition, and new chapters have been added on devolution and the judiciary.

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British Politics Today is praised for being an excellent textbook that is affordable, easy to read, and concise, making it highly recommended by educators for those studying or interested in British politics.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780719065095

Publisher: Manchester University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 December 2003

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Manchester University Press

Edition: 7th edition

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 413g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Bill Jones is the former Director of Extra-Mural Studies at Manchester University and currently Research Fellow in its Department of Government. Dennis Kavanagh is Professor of Politics at the University of Liverpool

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