Product Description

This successful and highly regarded textbook provides a concise introduction to British Politics. Dennis Kavanagh's revised and fully updated text covers all the core elements of an undergraduate course, providing an up-to-date introduction to politics and the system of government in Britain. New topics include an assessment of the first three years of Labour government, and the issues surrounding devolution and constitutional change. Contemporary developments are placed in their historical context, allowing an understanding of the ways in which the politics of the 1980s and 1990s have shaped and affect current issues. Kavanagh's thorough and balanced analysis of the British political system is combined with boxed examples, chapter summaries, and guides to further reading making it easily accessible to introductory students whilst encouraging critical thinking. A new text design and student-friendly learning aids enhance the clear and lively writing style, stimulating readers' interest and encouraging independent assessment of the key issues and debates in the study of British government and politics.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #151686 in Books
• Published on: 2000-08-31
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 400 pages

Review
"The fourth edition of Kavanagh's excellent text maintains the high standards set by earlier versions. Again provides a readable and accessible introduction to British Politics." Dr Alan Greer, University of the West of England

About the Author
Dennis Kavanagh is Professor of Politics at the University of Liverpool. He has written numerous books on British Politcs, including The Powers behind the Prime Minister (Harper Collins, 1999) and British Politics Today 6/e (Manchester University Press, 1998).

Customer Reviews

A very informative book
For anyone studying British Politics, this book is a must. Dennis Kavanagh manages to not only make politics seem interesting, (I thought politics was a boring subject before studying it at Uni), but he also uses plain English terms to explain the subject so that even the layperson can understand it.

A very informative book
For anyone studying British Politics, this book is a must. It manages to not only make politics seem interesting, (I thought politics was a boring subject before studying it at Uni), but also uses plain English terms to explain the subject so that even the layperson can understand it.

I enjoyed this book. It not only gave me a grounding for my exam, but it helped me to actually understand what politics is all about.