British Politics TodayISBN: 978-0-7456-2318-4
Hardcover
320 pages
April 2002, Polity
Other Available Formats: Paperback
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British Politics Today examines key developments in
British politics such as the shift in focus by parties away from
their traditional voting base towards ‘consumers' at large,
and the rise in identity voting following devolution. The book is
characterized by a broad and inclusive conception of British
politics, resolutely refusing to reduce political analysis to a
narrowly conceived sphere of government, and it explores
contemporary British political developments in the broader context
of European, international and global dynamics. Some of the major
issues discussed include the Belfast agreement, Britain's future in
Europe, the political economy of contemporary Britain, the
representation of women within the British polity, the politics of
welfare reform, and the ethics of foreign policy.
This collection provides a valuable teaching resource for courses on British politics, as well as a crucial focus for debate by academics and researchers in this dynamic field. It will be essential reading for all those interested in the political science, political economy and political sociology of contemporary Britain.