Exploring British Politics

Exploring British Politics is a concise, comprehensive, and accessible guide to the subject, covering developments since 2016 in the role of the executive, parliament, the civil service, political parties, general elections, party ideology, and membership, as well as examining turmoil and leadership battles within the Labour and Conservative parties, the politics of growing inequality, public action and reaction, demographic trends, and the future of the UK.

Format: Hardback
Length: 672 pages
Publication date: 07 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Exploring British Politics is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the complex world of British politics. Written in a concise and engaging style, the book provides a thorough overview of the key institutions, ideologies, and events that shape British politics.

The new edition of the book has been fully updated and revised to cover developments since 2016, including the role of the executive, parliament, the civil service, political parties, general elections, party ideology, and membership. It also examines the turmoil and leadership battles within the Labour and Conservative parties, the politics of growing inequality, public action and reaction, demographic trends, and their political consequences.

Stimulating critical analysis and lively debate, the book offers new perspectives on two key themes: the health of British democracy and the transition from traditional models of government to more flexible forms of 'governance.' Key features of the book include:

Comprehensive analysis of the 2019 general election, Brexit developments since the 2016 Referendum, and the shadow cast by the COVID-19 global pandemic and its implications.

Topical coverage of the fall of the Truss leadership, the new Johnson and Sunak era, the rise and fall of the 'Change UK party, the economic crisis, the role of special advisers, new social movements such as Extinction Rebellion and Black Lives Matter, and much more.

Extensive guides to further reading at the end of each chapter, providing readers with a wealth of resources for further exploration.

Richly illustrated through examples and data, often visually represented, making the book accessible and engaging for a wide range of readers.

Online support in the form of a comprehensive website with additional content, including interactive maps, videos, and podcasts, to enhance the learning experience.

Whether you are studying the subject for the first time or revisiting it, Exploring British Politics is an ideal resource for anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of British politics.

Weight: 1451g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032351681
Edition number: 6 ed