Central Debates in British Politics

<p><em>Central Debates in British Politics</em> 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.</p> <p>PART I: INTRODUCTION: BRITISH POLITICS IN CONTEXT <br>1. The Contexts of British Politics <em>David Denver & Justin Fisher</em><br>2. Enduring Questions about Politics <em>Justin Fisher & David Denver</em><br>PART II: CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES<br>3. Devolution and the Future of the Union I <em>James Mitchell</em><br>4. The Future of the Union II: Northern Ireland <em>Feargal Cochrane</em><br>5. Electoral Reform <em>Helen Margetts</em><br>6. Referendums <em>David Denver</em><br>7. Change in Parliament <em>Peter Laugharne</em><br>8. Europe and the European Union <em>Roger Scully</em>PART III: REPRESENTATION<br>9. Political Parties: Organisational Change and Intra-Party Democracy <em>Justin Fisher</em>10. Elections and Voting <em>David Denver</em><br>11. Representation: Parties, Pressure Groups & Social Movements <em>Paul Webb</em>12. The Media and Politics <em>Ralph Negrine</em>13. Citizenship <em>Keith Faulks</em><br>PART IV: EXECUTIVES & GOVERNANCE<br>14. Prime Minister & Cabinet <em>Martin Smith</em>15. Ministers, Civil Servants & Advisors <em>Robert Pyper</em>16. New Local Governance <em>David Wilson </em><br>PART V: POLICY<br>17. The Economy <em>Jim Tomlinson</em>18. Health Care Policy <em>Mick Moran</em><br>19. Foreign & Defence Policy <em>Paul Harris</em><br>20. Environment Policy <em>Robert Garner</em><br>21. Dealing with Moral Issues <em>Phil Cowley </em><br>PART VI: REGULATION <br>22. Regulating Society: The Quangos <em>David Wilson</em><br>23. Regulating Politics: The Committee on Standards in Public Life<br>Part VII: Standards in Public Life <em>Justin Fisher </em><br>24. The Courts and the Judiciary <em>Keith Ewing</em></p>