The third edition of this comprehensive and innovative textbook provides an invaluable narrative and insight into the ever-changing landscape of British politics.
Updated to cover the 2015 General Election, the Scottish independence referendum and changing relations with the European Union, this extensively revised new edition sets out to provide students with a clear understanding of the core features of British politics and contemporary governance, as well as an examination of the way in which the governing process is becoming increasingly 'multi-level' and 'multi-agency'.
Written in a concise and accessible style by one of the leading authors in the field, this engaging text provides an illuminating framework that draws on the range of analytical issues and theoretical debates in the study of British politics. Through Moran's unrivalled account of the way Britain is governed, it is clear to see why this text continues to be essential reading for undergraduate students of British politics.
New to this Edition:
- Continued discussion on the influence of EU membership on British politics A distinct emphasis on the rising importance of management in the system of government
- New 2017 update covers both the 2016 EU Referendum and the 2017 General Election, as well as their repercussions for British politics.
Michael Moran
is Emeritus Professor of Government, The University of Manchester, UK. A Fellow of the British Academy, he is a past editor of
Political Studiesand
Government and Opposition. His other books include
Business, Politics and Society(2009) and
The British Regulatory State(2007).
1. Why Politics Matters And Why British Politics Matters
2. Politics And Policy In A Capitalist Democracy
3. The Constitution And The British Political Culture
4. The Core Executive In The Westminster System
5. Departments And Agencies In The Westminster System
6. Representing Interests In The WestmilĂ4