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Government and Politics in Britain (Record no. 3075)

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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9780745638898
082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number 320.94
100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Kingdom, John
9 (RLIN) 368390
245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT
Title Government and Politics in Britain
250 ## - EDITION STATEMENT
Edition statement 4th Revised edition
260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC.
Place of publication, distribution, etc. United Kingdom;
Name of publisher, distributor, etc. Polity Press;
Date of publication, distribution, etc. 14 Feb 2014
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent 856 Pages;
Other physical details Paperback
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc. The long-awaited fourth edition of this hugely popular textbook offers a uniquely comprehensive and illuminating introduction to government and politics in Britain today. Set against the turbulent background of a world in economic, ideological and religious flux, the book analyses key developments in twenty-first-century British politics from the collapse of the longest-serving Labour government to the challenges posed by coalition politics and the decline of public trust in the ruling class. At the heart of the analysis is the issue of power: what is it and who has it? Fully revised and updated throughout, its 24 chapters explore issues at the cutting edge of political change and debate in Britain, including: * Challenges to the unity of the UK and increasing uncertainty over its world role * Disillusionment with traditional politics * Changing patterns of political communication * Identity crises within the political parties * Threats facing the traditional institutions of government * Tensions posed by austerity, social unrest and a growing gap between rich and poor. Each chapter concludes with a summary, a set of key terms and concepts, questions for discussion, weblinks, and a guide to further reading, plus suggestions for novels, plays and films that will mix the business of study with pleasure and illustrate how politics affects most aspects of our lives. Widely acknowledged for its sharply critical edge and capacity to enthuse students, Government and Politics in Britain goes beyond mere facts to challenge conventional orthodoxies. Blending penetrating analysis with a witty and thought-provoking style, it will be essential reading for all students new to this fascinating and important subject.
650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name entry element United Kingdom, Great Britain
9 (RLIN) 368391
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Topical term or geographic name entry element Political science & theory
9 (RLIN) 368392
650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name entry element Political structure & processes
9 (RLIN) 368393
700 ## - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Fairclough, Paul E.
9 (RLIN) 368394
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    Dewey Decimal Classification     Karachi Karachi In Store 19/08/2016 2 320.94 PKLC001952 30/08/2017 19/08/2016 Book Adult and Young Adult 15-17 Society & Politics 2 12/07/2017
Withdrawn   Dewey Decimal Classification     Lahore Lahore In Store 11/05/2016   320.94 PKLC007966 11/05/2016 11/05/2016 Book Adult and Young Adult 15-17 For Sale