British Politics
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Tony Wright's Very Short Introduction to British Politics is an interpretative essay on the British political system, rather than merely an abbreviated textbook on how it currently works. He identifies key characteristics and ideas of the British tradition, and investigates what makes British politics distinctive, while emphasizing throughout the book how these characteristics are reflected in the way the political system actually functions. Each chapter is organized around a key theme, such as the constitution or political accountability, which is first established and then explored with examples and illustrations. This in turn provides a perspective for a discussion of how the system is changing, looking in particular at devolution and Britain's place in Europe.
AcknowledgementList of Illustrations1The Brightness of British politics12The political consitution163Arguing: the political conversation314Governing: the strong centre485Representing: party rules OK646Accounting: heckling the steamroller797The end of British politics?97Further reading111Index115
