Fundamentals in British Politics

'[S]timulating, often uncomfortably so...[s]hould be immediately required reading for anyone teaching British politics.' - Michael St. John Parker, Parliamentary Affairs 'This rich collection of stimulating, scholarly yet accessible essays is ideal for students in making the crucial move from introductory texts to a more focused and detailed analysis of the fascinating questions which are indeed fundamental to the world of power, politics and government.' - John Kingdom, Political Studies 'This is a fascinating, occasionally exhilarating, book - a thorough and sophisticated guide to both British politics as such and academic thinking on the subject...The list of contributors is a roll-call of the brightest and best in British political science...[I]t will surely become essential reading to those embarking on degree-level studies.' - J. Boughton, Talking Politics Springer Book Archives

This important textbook is designed to complement the highly successful Developments in British Politics - with its focus on contemporary features of institutions, policy and issues - by providing a concise and coherent analysis of the enduring features of British politics and the underlying principles of the British constitution.This important textbook is designed to complement the highly successful Developments in British Politics - with its focus on contemporary features of institutions, policy and issues - by providing a concise and coherent analysis of the enduring features of British politics and the underlying principles of the British constitution. Bringing together original, specially-commissioned chapters by leading authorities, it will rapidly establish itself as a landmark text.