Scottish Political System

Zusammenfassung First published in 1973! Professor Kellas's account of Scottish government and politics has long been recognised as the standard textbook in the field. In a new postscript the author examines the political and constitutional developments posed by the current imbalance of forces as between Westminster and Scotland. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of illustrations and tables; List of abbreviations; Geo-political glossary; Preface; 1. Scotland as a political system; 2. The constitutional inheritance; 3. The Secretary of State for Scotland and the Scottish Office; 4. The public service in Scotland; 5. Parliament; 6. Political parties and electoral behaviour; 7. Nationalism; 8. Devolution; 9. Local government; 10. Organisations and interest groups; 11. Political communication and the mass media; 12. The policy-making process; 13. The Highland periphery; 14. Conclusion: Scotland in a comparative context; Postscript; Notes; Bibliography; Index.

Product details

• Authors: James G. Kellas, James G. (University of Glasgow) Kellas
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.01.1989
• EAN: 9780521368643
• ISBN: 978-0-521-36864-3
• No. of pages: 312
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education