Central Debates in British Politics

Central Debates in British Politics focuses on British politics in a changing social, economic and institutional context. The book 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 Fisher 2. Enduring Questions about Politics Justin Fisher & David Denver PART II: CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES 3. Devolution and the Future of the Union I James Mitchell 4. The Future of the Union II: Northern Ireland Feargal Cochrane 5. Electoral Reform Helen Margetts 6. Referendums David Denver 7. Change in Parliament Peter Laugharne 8. Europe and the European Union Roger Scully PART III: REPRESENTATION 9. Political Parties: Organisational Change and Intra-Party Democracy Justin Fisher 10. Elections and Voting David Denver 11. Representation: Parties, Pressure Groups & Social Movements Paul Webb 12. The Media and Politics Ralph Negrine 13. Citizenship Keith Faulks PART IV: EXECUTIVES & GOVERNANCE 14. Prime Minister & Cabinet Martin Smith 15. Ministers, Civil Servants & Advisors Robert Pyper 16. New Local Governance David Wilson PART V: POLICY 17. The Economy Jim Tomlinson 18. Health Care Policy Mick Moran 19. Foreign & Defence Policy Paul Harris 20. Environment Policy Robert Garner 21. Dealing with Moral Issues Phil Cowley PART VI: REGULATION 22. Regulating Society: The Quangos David Wilson 23. Regulating Politics: The Committee on Standards in Public Life Part VII: Standards in Public Life Justin Fisher 24. The Courts and the Judiciary Keith Ewing