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Concise, comprehensive and accessible, Exploring British Politics presents an insightful approach to British politics with a special emphasis on developments since the 2010 general election and the formation of Britain's first coalition government since 1945.Designed to stimulate critical analysis and provoke lively debate, it provides new perspectives on two key themes -- the health of British democracy and the transition from traditional models of government to more flexible forms of 'governance'.
Contents
Contents Guided tour Guide to features Preface Acknowledgements Part 1 Context Chapter 1 Understanding British politics Learning outcomes Introduction UKpolitics, representative democracy and the 'Westminster Model' Liberal democracy The changing state Conclusion and summary Further reading Websites Chapter 2 Analysing British politics Learning outcomes Introduction The Westminster Model and the study of British politics Alternative models Approaches to British politics Research methods Conclusion and summary Further reading Websites Chapter 3 UK government in context Learning outcomes Introduction The post-war 'consensus' The end of consensus, 1970--79 Thatcherism, 1979--97 Blair and New Labour Conclusion and summary Further reading Websites Chapter 4 Economy and society Learning outcomes Introduction Britai Sources of cohesion Conclusion and summary Further reading Websites Chapter 5 The media and communications Learning outcomes The UK media: not one, but many? Theories of media influence New Labour and the media Conclusion and summary Further reading Websites Part 2 Constitution and institutions Chapter 6 The constitution Learning outcomes Introduction The uncodified constitution Sources of the UK constitution Main principles of the UK constitution The constitution under pressure New Labour and constitutional reform A new constitutional settlement Conclusion and summary Further reading Websites Chapter 7 The core executive Learning outcomes Introduction The core executive model The Prime Minister Leadership style The Cabinet Ministerial responsibility Ministers and departments Conclusion and summary Further reading Websites Chapter 8 Parliament Learning outcomes Introduction The House of Commons The House of Lords Parliamentary reform Conclusion and summary Further reading Websites Chapter 9 The judiciary and the law Learning outcomes Introduction The judicial system in the UK Judicial review and the Human Rights Act 1998 Who are the judges? New Labour's constitutional reforms The police Conclusion and summary Further reading Websites Part 3 Multi-level governance Chapter 10 The changing State Learning outcomes Introduction Government to governance Changing attitudes towards the state Reform of the civil service The quango state Multil governance Globalisation Conclusion and summary Further reading Websites Chapter 11 Local government to local governance Learning outcomes Introduction Government to governance The structure of local government Functions of local authorities Local government finance Local government in a multi-level polity Local democracy Conclusion and summary Further reading Websites Chapter 12 Devolution Learning outcomes Introduction The Union Towards devolution Devolution in Scotland and Wales England Changes to UK government Northern Ireland The post-devolution polity Conclusion and summary Further reading Websites Chapter 13 The UK and the European Union Learning outcomes Introduction The development of the European Union The institutions of the European Union Interpreting the European Union Britainand the European Union An 'awkward partner' Conclusion and summary Further reading Websites Part 4 Political parties Chapter 14 UK party systems Learning outcomes Introduction History of a two-party system The UK party system since 1997 Party systems in Scotland and Wales The party system in Northern Ireland UKparties and European elections Conclusion and summary Further reading Websites Chapter 15 Party organisation Learning outcomes Introduction From cadre parties to mass parties Conservative Party organisation Labour Party organisation Liberal Democrat organisation Party finance Back to cadre parties? Conclusion and summary Further reading Websites Chapter 16 Ideology and party competition Learning outcomes Introduction The nature of ideology Conservatism Socialism Liberalism Ideology and British political parties A new 'consensus'? Alternative voices Conclusion and summary Websites Part 5 Participation Chapter 17 Elections and electoral systems Learning outcomes Introduction Elections in the UK Functions of elections Election campaigns Electoral systems in the UK Electoral reform Impact of the new electoral systems Conclusion and summary Further reading Websites Chapter 18 Voting behaviour Learning outcomes Introduction Class voting and partisanship Dealignment Other social factors Rational choice approaches The 1997, 2001 and 2005 general elections Realignment or dealignment? Conclusion and summary Further reading Websites Chapter 19 Participation beyond elections Learning outcomes Introduction Referendums Pressure groups New social movements Pressure groups and democracy Conclusion and summary Further reading Websites Part 6 Conclusions Chapter 20 Governance and democracy in the UK Learning outcomes Introduction The old order changes The more things change ... The condition of British democracy From Blair to Brown Conclusion and summary Further reading Websites Index 547
