The British polity /
Norton, Philip.
The British polity / Philip Norton. - 5th ed. - Boston : Longman, ©2011. - xvii, 478 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (452-457) and index.
Introduction -- The contemporary landscape -- The political culture -- Past and present: historical perspective and legacies -- Political environment -- The uncodified constitution -- The electoral system: campaigns, voting, and voters -- Political parties: more or less than a two-party system? -- Interest groups: insiders or outsiders? -- Governmental decision making -- The executive: government at the center -- The European union: government above the center -- The new assemblies: government beyond the center -- Local government: government below the center -- Parliament: commons and lords -- The monarchy: above the fray? -- Enforcement: the courts and the police -- Communication and feedback: the mass media -- Future directions: the polity under challenge.
9780321216663 (alk. paper) 0321216660 (alk. paper)
Great Britain--Politics and government.
320.941 / NOB
The British polity / Philip Norton. - 5th ed. - Boston : Longman, ©2011. - xvii, 478 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (452-457) and index.
Introduction -- The contemporary landscape -- The political culture -- Past and present: historical perspective and legacies -- Political environment -- The uncodified constitution -- The electoral system: campaigns, voting, and voters -- Political parties: more or less than a two-party system? -- Interest groups: insiders or outsiders? -- Governmental decision making -- The executive: government at the center -- The European union: government above the center -- The new assemblies: government beyond the center -- Local government: government below the center -- Parliament: commons and lords -- The monarchy: above the fray? -- Enforcement: the courts and the police -- Communication and feedback: the mass media -- Future directions: the polity under challenge.
9780321216663 (alk. paper) 0321216660 (alk. paper)
Great Britain--Politics and government.
320.941 / NOB