Description
| Product ID: | 9781137494733 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | Developments in Politics |
| Title: | Developments in British Politics 10 |
| Authors: | Author: Colin Hay, Richard Heffernan, Philip Cowley, Meg Russell |
| Page Count: | 376 |
| Subjects: | Political structure and processes, Political structure & processes, Political parties and party platforms, Central / national / federal government, Political parties, Central government, United Kingdom, Great Britain, 21st century |
| Description: | Bringing together an all-new set of chapters by leading authorities, Developments in British Politics 10 provides a systematic, accessible and state of the art account of the legacy of Britain's first coalition government in over thirty years and of politics following the return of the Conservative Party to government in 2015. 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. |
| Imprint Name: | Red Globe Press |
| Publisher Name: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2016-09-09 |
