Second city politics: Democratic processes and decision-making in Birmingham

Politics & Social Sciences

Newton, Kenneth

Politics & Government

Clarendon Press

This fully revised and updated edition of an established reference book provides in one volume the most comprehensive and detailed statistical guide available to the government and politics of the twenty-four countries in the OECD.

Political Data Handbook: OECD Countries (Comparative Politics)

History

MCKAY, David

Lane, Jan-Erik

Ancient Civilizations

Oxford University Press

The Politics of Local Expenditure (Public Policy and Politics)

Business & Money

Karran, Terence

Economics

PALGRAVE~MACMILLAN

The Politics of Local Expenditure

Palgrave HE UK

The thirteenth edition of The Motor Vehicle features up-to-date information on vehicle technology. Completely updated, the book is organized into three major sections focusing on: The Engine The Transmission The Carriage Unit The new edition features three new chapters devoted to electric propulsion, static and dynamic safety, and wheel and tires. The book also contains expanded information on: the compression ignition engine; automatic, semi-automatic and continuously variable transmissions; braking and traction; and steering. The Motor Vehicle provides practicing engineers, students, and car enthusiasts with a comprehensive reference to the car as we know it today. It is written in simple terms so that, despite the complexity of certain topics, readers will easily understand the concepts presented.

Motor Vehicle

Engineering & Transportation

Automotive

Butterworths

Foundations of Comparative Politics (Cambridge Textbooks in Comparative Politics)

This student-friendly introduction to the key theories and concepts of comparative politics now provides even broader coverage of the world's democracies, with examples drawn from across the globe. Foundations of Comparative Politics contains a wealth of information, clearly structured and easy to read, with clear definition of Key Terms. It covers all the important themes in the field, including constitutional design and institutions; mass and elite politics; policy-making and implementation; and the future of the state and democracy in a globalising world. A new chapter on studying comparative politics, and new What Have We Learned? and Lessons of Comparison summary sections help students pull together the lessons of each chapter. Combining facts and theory throughout, debate is stimulated through the use of Controversy boxes, and Fact Files and Briefings give students interesting data that illustrates the key issues in the text. Online resources, including MCQs and Powerpoint slides, complete the package.

Deth, Jan W. van

Legal Theory & Systems

Cambridge University Press

The Politics of the New Europe: Atlantic to Urals

A pioneering textbook which explains the dynamics of politics across Europe in the post-Cold war era. Comparing democratisation, transition to a market economy and increasing economic and political integration in the countries of central and eastern Europe with experiences in Scandinavia, and southern and western Europe, the book provides a wealth of information and analysis on the state of Europe at the end of a momentous century of European and World history.

Budge, Ian

Europe

Routledge

A well-known and respected author team provide an authoritative, original and up-to-date introduction to British Politics. In contrast to other books it places a greater emphasis on the importance of the global economy and Britain's place in Europe and the extent to which the British constitution is equipped for the challenges of the 21st century. An authoritative book which covers all the key themes and issues within British politics by providing a solid framework for discussion with student questions, and chapter summaries which aid learning. Covers all the major topics for study in British politics and combines incisive and original analysis with a clear and accessible writing style. The book contains a strong historical perspective enabling students to better appreciate contemporary issues and problems and, most importantly, adopts a British, rather than a Westminster, approach to politics with strong coverage of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The authors include a strong policy section with dedicated chapters on foreign and defense policy, economic policy, environmental policy, social policy and equal opportunities. The book Emphasizes the constraints on British politics imposed by the growing forces of globalization and European integration. Specially commissioned illustrations and original artwork from The Guardian's political cartoonist, Steve Bell. New to this edition -- comprehensively updated and revised throughout to include coverage of devolution, the reform of the House of Lords, the European elections, constitutional changes (e.g. independence of the Bank of England, Human Rights Act and the Freedom of Information Act) and New Labour's policies. Also, includes coverage of foreign policy relating to developments in Kosovo and relations with NATO. New reference lists of Prime Ministers, Chancellors, Governments and General Elections. For those interested in British politics.

The New British Politics (2nd Edition)

Crewe, Ivor

Pearson

This revised and updated third edition of the highly praised New British Politics offers a lively, authoritative and comprehensive introduction to current British politics. Written by internationally known specialists from the top Politics Department in the UK, the book combines incisive and original analysis with clear and direct presentation, specially tailored to the needs of lecturers, teachers and students of British politics from A-level to University Second Year.

The New British Politics (3rd Edition)

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