British Government and Politics by Duncan Watts

British Government and Politics by Duncan Watts

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This introduction tells you everything you need to know about British Government and Politics. It examines the institutions and practices and makes comparisons with the experience of other countries.

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British Government and Politics by Duncan Watts

Your handy guide to the British political system New 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
Duncan Watts has wide experience of teaching and examining, both in Modern History and Government and Politics. Formerly a Head of Department in both Grammar and Comprehensive schools, and Editor of the Politics Association Resource Centre, he is now involved in some part-time tutoring at 'A' Level, but much of his time is spent in writing on aspects of modern political development. Among several other publications, he has written widely on citizenship, political communication, the European Union and American government and politics, as well as producing an extensive range of teaching materials. He is the series editor of Politics Study Guides (EUP).
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ISBN 13 9780748644544
ISBN 10 0748644547
Title British Government and Politics
Author Duncan Watts
Series Politics Study Guides
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Edinburgh University Press
Year published 2012-02-28
Number of pages 448
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