Michael Moran

Politics and Governance in the UK

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The third edition of this comprehensive and innovative textbook provides an invaluable narrative and insight into the ever-changing landscape of British politics.

Updated to cover the 2015 General Election, the Scottish independence referendum and changing relations with the European Union, this extensively revised new edition sets out to provide students with a clear understanding of the core features of British politics and contemporary governance, as well as an examination of the way in which the governing process is becoming increasingly 'multi-level' and 'multi-agency'.

Written in a concise and accessible style by one of the leading authors in the field, this engaging text provides an illuminating framework that draws on the range of analytical issues and theoretical debates in the study of British politics. Through Moran's unrivalled account of the way Britain is governed, it is clear to see why this text continues to be essential reading for undergraduate students of British politics.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Macmillan Education
• 3rd Ed.
• Seitenzahl: 448
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Juli 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 246mm x 189mm x 24mm
• Gewicht: 908g
• ISBN-13: 9781137365965
• ISBN-10: 113736596X
• Artikelnr.: 42516487

Autorenporträt

Michael Moran is an author and analyst of international affairs, a digital documentarian and Managing Director, Global Risk Analysis at Control Risks, a global political risk and security consultancy. A foreign policy journalist and geostrategist for investment banks and financial consultancies, he is author of The Reckoning: Debt, Democracy and the Future of American Power and co-author of the 2012 book The Fastest Billion: The Story Behind Africa's Economic Revolution. Moran served as Editor-in-Chief at the investment bank Renaissance Capital and has been a collaborator of renowned economist Nouriel Roubini as well commentator for Slate, the BBC and NBC News. He is also an adjunct professor of journalism at Bard College and was the founding editor of the Emmy award-winning Crisis Guides documentary series for the Council on Foreign Relations. Moran's career has included periods at major media outlets: Senior correspondent, MSNBC.com (2003-05); senior producer, International News and Special Reports, MSNBC.com (1996-2003); U.S. affairs analyst, BBC World Service (1993-96); senior editor, Radio Free Europe (1990-93), former reporter for Associated Press, St. Petersburg Times, Sarasota Herald-Tribune(1985-88). Moran also served as Hearst New Media Fellow at Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and was a longtime board member of the Overseas Press Club, as well as a judge of its annual awards. His work has appeared in the New York Times, The Washington Post, Newsweek, The Economist, The Spectator (UK), The Guardian, The New Leader, and has spoken on National Public Radio and in many other outlets. He has lectured at dozens of universities and think tanks around the world. From 2005 to June 2009, he served as executive editor of CFR.org, the website of the Council on Foreign Relations. Moran is also a foreign affairs columnist for Globalpost.com, and a member of the communications advisory board of Human Rights Watch. From 2009 to May 2011, he served as vice president, executive editor and senior geostrategy analyst at Roubini Global Economics, the macro/strategy consultancy founded by economist Nouriel Roubini.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Why Politics Matters And Why British Politics Matters.- 2. Politics And Policy In A Capitalist Democracy.- 3. The Constitution And The British Political Culture.- 4. The Core Executive In The Westminster System.- 5. Departments And Agencies In The Westminster System.- 6. Representing Interests In The Westminster System.- 7. Parliament In The Westminster System.- 8. Devolved Government In Northern Ireland.- 9. From Devolution To Dissolution: Governing Scotland And Wales.- 10. The Worlds Of Local And Regional Government: Multi-Level Governance In Action.- 11. Europeanizing British Government.- 12. Parties And Their Organization.- 13. Parties And Their Ideologies.- 14. How Citizens Participate.- 15. How Political Communication Happens.- 16. How Elections Are Decided.- 17. How Leaders Are Selected.- 18. Understanding Policy Under Multilevel Governance.- 19. Managing Resource Raising And Allocation.- 20. Managing Justice And Security.- 21. Managing, Protecting And Creating Citizen Rights.- 22. Understanding The British State: Theories And Evidence.

Rezensionen

Review of previous edition: "Comprehensive, accessible, engaging and highly innovative, the second edition of this landmark text provides a judicious and creatively illustrated mix of theory, commentary and analysis. Moran brings British politics alive as never before." - Colin Hay, University of Sheffield, UK

Review of previous edition: "Unlike many British politics texts, Moran succeeds in weaving theoretical debates directly into the narrative, producing a comprehensive and readable volume that is easily accessible to students both inside and outside the UK." - Terrence Casey, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, USA, and Executive Director of the APSA British Politics Group.

Review of previous edition: "Politics and Governance in the UK provides one of the best and most illuminating frameworks for understanding the way Britain is governed. Revised to take account of the most recent research, the new edition is essential reading for all students of British politics.' - Andrew Gamble, University of Cambridge, UK

Review of previous edition: "Rigorously-researched, theoretically-informed, and, above all, incredibly readable, Politics and Governance in the UK is, quite simply, a tour de force of a textbook. It is an absolute 'must read' for all students of British politics". - Nicola Smith, University of Birmingham, UK