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  • © 1996

Mastering British Politics

Part of the book series: Macmillan Master (MACMMA)

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Table of contents (20 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvi
  2. The Political and Electoral Context

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. British political culture

      • F. N. Forman, N. D. J. Baldwin
      Pages 3-14
    3. The evolving constitution

      • F. N. Forman, N. D. J. Baldwin
      Pages 15-28
    4. The electoral system

      • F. N. Forman, N. D. J. Baldwin
      Pages 29-44
    5. Voting behaviour

      • F. N. Forman, N. D. J. Baldwin
      Pages 45-67
  3. Sources of Power, Pressure and Opinion

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 69-69
    2. The political parties

      • F. N. Forman, N. D. J. Baldwin
      Pages 71-100
    3. Pressure groups

      • F. N. Forman, N. D. J. Baldwin
      Pages 101-120
    4. The Media

      • F. N. Forman, N. D. J. Baldwin
      Pages 121-146
    5. Public opinion

      • F. N. Forman, N. D. J. Baldwin
      Pages 147-168
  4. Parliament

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 169-169
    2. The Monarchy

      • F. N. Forman, N. D. J. Baldwin
      Pages 171-189
    3. The House of Lords

      • F. N. Forman, N. D. J. Baldwin
      Pages 190-208
    4. The House of Commons

      • F. N. Forman, N. D. J. Baldwin
      Pages 209-236
  5. Central Government

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 237-237
    2. Prime Minister and Cabinet

      • F. N. Forman, N. D. J. Baldwin
      Pages 239-262
    3. Ministers and Departments

      • F. N. Forman, N. D. J. Baldwin
      Pages 263-281
    4. The Civil Service

      • F. N. Forman, N. D. J. Baldwin
      Pages 282-306
  6. Other Public Institutions

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 307-307

About this book

This essential book contains all the information and analysis needed to understand British politics. The third edition has been extensively re-written and up-dated. New material has been added throughout and more emphasis is given to the European context of British politics. Mastering British Politics is easy to read and clearly explained, avoiding difficult or over-technical language, and is packed with examples and questions. Also ideal for anyone wanting to know how the British political system really works.

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