Theory and Practice in British Politics

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1. Representation

   Theory and Practice in Britain

   By David Judge

   Series: Theory and Practice in British Politics

   This book provides an excellent insight into the theory and practice of political representation, a concept that is central to the understanding of modern British politics. The book explores the key elements of representation and the inextricable connections between theory and the unique British...

   Published November 4th 1998 by Routledge
2. Social Movements in Britain

   By Paul Byrne

   Series: Theory and Practice in British Politics

   Social Movements have become a central focus of political study in recent years. Paul Byrne's accessible account of British Social movements introduces students to the relevant theories, and puts them into practice by examining groups such as Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth, the Women's Movement...

   Published September 10th 1997 by Routledge
3. The Civil Service

   By Keith Dowding

   Series: Theory and Practice in British Politics

   Radical reforms of the civil service during the 1980s and 90s have broken up the old unified hierarchical structures. In their place are peripheral agencies concerned with policy implementation and a central core comcerned with policy-making. The radical reforms are described and assessed in terms...

   Published September 6th 1995 by Routledge
4. Electoral Systems

   A Theoretical and Comparative Introduction

   By Andrew Reeve, Alan Ware

   Series: Theory and Practice in British Politics

   This text is designed to give students a comprehensive view of the British electoral system. Its innovative comparative and theoretical approach will provide a link between courses in British politics, comparative politics and political theory. The book looks at electoral systems in relation to...

   Published October 2nd 1991 by Routledge
5. The Law

   By Jeremy Waldron

   Series: Theory and Practice in British Politics

   Brings issues of legal theory to life by relating them to real problems in British politics. Questions about human rights, the rule of law, the unwritten constitution, the role of judges, law and politics and civil disobediance are discussed....

   Published June 6th 1990 by Routledge