Robert Leach

Authoritative yet accessible, British Politics provides a definitive introduction to Britain's politics, political institutions and processes. In the midst of great political flux and uncertainty, this new edition considers the results and ramifications of both the 2016 EU Referendum and the 2017 General Election. Shining light on the changing context of British politics, it also addresses key themes such as the ongoing importance of gender and ethnicity to political and social life in Britain.Together with brand new video interviews featuring academic experts and practitioners, British Politics offers you a comprehensive and engaging overview of the field.
KEY FEATURES INCLUDE : - Authoritative introduction - comprehensive coverage of key topics, and now with expanded scene-setting chapters providing foundation around the historical, economic and social context of British politics - On the pulse of changing times - covers the 2017 General Election, Brexit, economic crisis and other key developments - Discussion of forces for change - including devolution, multi-level governance, the rise of populism and social movements - Embraces Britain's diversity - the question of identity forms a key underlining thread throughout the book - Rich leaning re - (corporates a wide suite of features to spark you interest andsupportyou understanding - Plugged in to the real world of politics -"Politics in Action" Adeos with key academic experts and practitioners offer differing viewpoints on the political system - Vibrant Look- an engaging full colour page design helps you to navigate the book's broad coverage - Comprehensive companion website - regular updates and additional tools, such as self-test quizzes, flashcards and timelines.