Philip Norton Libri

Written from a UK perspective in a consistently clear and lively style, constantly challenging the reader and raising thought-provoking issues, Politics UK examines, in an introductory fashion, the core elements of politics in the United Kingdom. Provides information on the constitution, political ideology, parliament, Prime Minister and departments of the government, elections and voting behavior, the media, pressure groups, local government and the judiciary as well as the major policy areas. For anyone interested in the government and politics of the UK. Previous edition ISBN 0-132-69606-1.

A timely new book on how government operates - and the problems that can arise - by one of Britain's foremost constitutional experts. The book assesses the key principles and relationships at the heart of the constitution and how they are shaping and being shaped by the political turmoil of recent years. -- .

The British Polity is a remarkably lucid, accessible, and thoroughly updated revision of Philip Norton's highly-praised book on the institutions and processes, continuity and change of British politics. Among other topics, its comprehensive coverage political history, the British electoral system, the prime minister, cabinet committees, political parties, interest groups, Parliament, the monarchy, relations with the European Community, and mass media. For those interested in British politics.

The 1922 Committee is seen as the kingmaker in Conservative politics. This book provides a comprehensive account of its history, structure and influence. -- .

What role have parliaments played in the dramatic changes occurring in Eastern and Central Europe? Adopting a common research framework, the contributors analyze in detail the role and operations of parliaments in ten of the new democracies. They focus on what determines their capacity to have some impact on public policy. They identify the significance of parliaments operating in often hybrid systems of government, with the relationship between the executive and legislature not well defined, and with an absence of constraining influence that typify western political systems