{"product_id":"9780745638898","title":"Government and Politics in Britain","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGovernment and Politics in Britain\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJohn Kingdom | Paul Fairclough\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePolitical Science \/ International Relations \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe long-awaited fourth edition of this hugely popular textbook offers a uniquely comprehensive and illuminating introduction to government and politics in Britain today.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSet against the turbulent background of a world in economic, ideological and religious flux, the book analyses key developments in twenty-first-century British politics – from the collapse of the longest-serving Labour government to the challenges posed by coalition politics and the decline of public trust in the ruling class. At the heart of the analysis is the issue of power: what is it and who has it?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFully revised and updated throughout, its 24 chapters explore issues at the cutting edge of political change and debate in Britain, including:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eChallenges to the unity of the UK and increasing uncertainty over its world role\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDisillusionment with traditional politics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChanging patterns of political communication\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentity crises within the political parties\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThreats facing the traditional institutions of government\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTensions posed by austerity, social unrest and a growing gap between rich and poor\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach chapter concludes with a summary, a set of key terms and concepts, questions for discussion, weblinks, and a guide to further reading, plus suggestions for novels, plays and films that will mix the business of study with pleasure and illustrate how politics affects most aspects of our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWidely acknowledged for its sharply critical edge and capacity to enthuse students, \u003ci\u003eGovernment and Politics in Britain\u003c\/i\u003e goes beyond mere facts to challenge conventional orthodoxies. Blending penetrating analysis with a witty and thought-provoking style, it will be essential reading for all students new to this  fascinating and important subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Kingdom\u003c\/b\u003e has taught politics and public administration at the universities of Exeter and Sheffield. He is currently a visiting fellow at Sheffield Hallam University. His other publications include \u003ci\u003eThe Civil Service in Liberal Democracies\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLocal Government\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eand Politics in Britain\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNo Such Thing as Society\u003c\/i\u003e, contributions to edited collections and various articles. The first edition of his \u003ci\u003eGovernment and Politics in Britain\u003c\/i\u003e was awarded the Politics Association book prize.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Fairclough\u003c\/b\u003e is deputy head (sixth form) at Sedbergh School, having worked as a head of politics for more than two decades; most recently at Wellington College. He has authored a wide range of books and articles, whilst also co-authoring the \u003ci\u003eUK Government \u0026amp; Politics Annual Update\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAS UK Government \u0026amp; Politics\u003c\/i\u003e for Philip Allan Updates. 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