Dictionary of British Politics

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Dictionary of British Politics
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Bill Jones
SeriesPolitics Today
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:512
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
ISBN/Barcode 9780719079405
ClassificationsDewey:320.941003
Audience
General
Further/Higher Education
Edition 2nd edition

Publishing Details

Publisher Manchester University Press
Imprint Manchester University Press
Publication Date 4 August 2010
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

From Diane Abbott to Hugo Young via Keynesianism and Thatcherism, from Major to Millbank and from New Labour to Norman Tebbitt, this book is the ultimate student reference guide to British politics. The 2nd edition has been fully updated to take account of all the changes that have taken place in British politics since 2004. With over one thousand entries, the book covers the personalities, policies and institutions that have shaped British politics, with special emphasis on developments since the beginning of the twentieth century. This is the ideal instant reference book on British politics. It provides the reader with short, authoritative explanations and definitions of key terms, institutions, offices of state, political events, processes and policies as well as biographies of well known politicians, political thinkers, movements and theorists. Any student unsure of a term, an event, the details of the life of a prominent politician, or the inner workings of an institution can turn to this book for immediate assistance. -- .

Author Biography

Bill Jones is Professor of Politics at Liverpool Hope University -- .