Developments In British Politics 8

For over twenty years, Developments in British Politics volumes have provided accessible state- of-the-art coverage of key issues and changes. Developments 8 continues the same tradition but with a new editorial team as well as a new set of specially-commissioned chapters by leading authorities. New features in this edition include a wide ranging analysis of key debates on British politics and an assessment of the likely shape of British politics after Tony Blair.

In recent years British politics has seemed increasingly unpredictable. The Conservative Party's return to single-party government in 2015 surprised commentators and the electorate alike, and Labour's choice of Jeremy Corbyn as its leader marked a striking change in direction for the party. Cuts to public welfare and spending have led to growing dissatisfaction among sections of the public, and the increasing popularity of parties critical of the government's immigration, economic and social policies appears to represent a call for fundamental change in British politics. With a question mark hanging over the country's global standing following the EU referendum, and with further calls for Scottish independence, Britain's immediate future seems uncertain. In the 10th edition of this highly acclaimed text, leading authorities reflect on the latest developments in British politics. Drawing on current research, the chapters provide a state-of-the-art, yet accessible, account of British politics today. All the chapters are newly commissioned for this edition and together they provide a systematic analysis of key trends, issues and debates. Topics covered include the legacy of Cameron's governments, the politics of austerity, immigration, and the question of what, if anything, is distinctively 'British' about the British political system.

Developments in British Politics 9 continues its tradition of providing accessible state-of-the-art coverage, but with an all-new set of chapters by leading authorities. A new feature is a concluding chapter on key theories and debates by Colin Hay.

"Developments in British Politics 4 is an entirely new textbook designed to continue the tradition of authoritative, up-to-date and theoretically informed analysis established by its predecessors. Written by a new team of expert authors, it provides a comprehensive introduction to British politics under John Major." "As previously, the first part concentrates on the political system, the second on the major areas of public policy and the third consists of chapters on current issues - this time focusing on the media, race and immigration, and the impact of the Thatcher decade on trade unions and other organised interests. A concluding chapter assesses the relationship between political theory and British politics." "Key innovations in this volume include more systematic treatment of the impact of the European Community, and a chapter on the territorial politics of the United Kingdom."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

This new textbook is designed to continue the tradition of authoritative, up-to-date and theoretically informed analysis established by its widely used and influencial processors.