Central Debates in British Politics

Focusing on British politics in a changing social, economic and institutional context, this text explores issues and debates using a variety of approaches and techniques. It is written and edited by a team of leading experts who analyse key issues in a highly structured and thematic manner.

PART I: INTRODUCTION: BRITISH POLITICS IN CONTEXT 1. The Contexts of British Politics David Denver & Justin Fisher2. Enduring Questions about Politics Justin Fisher & David DenverPART II: CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES3. Devolution and the Future of the Union I James Mitchell4. The Future of the Union II: Northern Ireland Feargal Cochrane5. Electoral Reform Helen Margetts6. Referendums David Denver7. Change in Parliament Peter Laugharne8. Europe and the European Union Roger ScullyPART III: REPRESENTATION9. Political Parties: Organisational Change and Intra-Party Democracy Justin Fisher10. Elections and Voting David Denver11. Representation: Parties, Pressure Groups & Social Movements Paul Webb12. The Media and Politics Ralph Negrine13. Citizenship Keith FaulksPART IV: EXECUTIVES & GOVERNANCE14. Prime Minister & Cabinet Martin Smith15. Ministers, Civil Servants & Advisors Robert Pyper16. New Local Governance David Wilson PART V: POLICY17. The Economy Jim Tomlinson18. Health Care Policy Mick Moran19. Foreign & Defence Policy Paul Harris20. Environment Policy Robert Garner21. Dealing with Moral Issues Phil Cowley PART VI: REGULATION 22. Regulating Society: The Quangos David Wilson23. Regulating Politics: The Committee on Standards in Public LifePart VII: Standards in Public Life Justin Fisher 24. The Courts and the Judiciary Keith Ewing