
Developments in British Politics 10
- 376 pages
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Developments in British Politics 10
About this book
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.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Contents
- List of Boxes, Figures and Tables
- Preface and Acknowledgements
- Notes on Contributors
- 1 What’s British about British Politics?
- 2 Britain’s Experience of Coalition Government: Continuity and Change
- 3 Voting Behaviour and Electoral Outcomes
- 4 The Party System: Turbulent Multipartyism or Duopolistic Competition?
- 5 Ideological Politics and the Party System
- 6 Parliament: A Significant Constraint on Government
- 7 Political Recruitment and the Political Class
- 8 Political Participation
- 9 Developments in the Civil Service
- 10 Politics and the News Media: Messages and Messengers
- 11 Governing in Times of Austerity
- 12 The Politics of Immigration: Old and New
- 13 The United Kingdom after the Scottish Referendum
- 14 Britain beyond the European Union?
- 15 Developments in (33 years of) British Politics
- Guide to Further Reading
- Bibliography
- Index