Fr. 69.00

Political Traditions and Uk Politics

English · Paperback / Softback

Shipping usually within 1 to 2 weeks (title will be printed to order)

Description

Read more

Zusatztext 'This is an excellent book on an important subject. Hall shows how a particular view of Democracy underpins the institutions and processes of British politics and thus will affect its future - few issues are more important.' - David Marsh! Director! Research School of Social Sciences! Australian National University! Australia 'Why! when the case for a more pluralistic and participatory democratic settlement has never been more compelling! are Britain's political institutions! processes and practices still ingrained with so many enduring elitist characteristics? Hall's critical study of the British political tradition offers fascinating insights into this paradox and should be read by all those interested in understanding the real nature of political power in Britain.' - David Richards! Professor! University of Sheffield! UK. Informationen zum Autor MATTHEW HALL is Honorary Fellow of POLSIS, University of Birmingham, UK. Klappentext An exploration of political traditions and their usage in explanations of British politics. This book includes an evaluation of both classical and critical approaches to the British Political Tradition. It also analyses more recent uses of political tradition by Bevir, Rhodes and Marquand. Zusammenfassung An exploration of political traditions and their usage in explanations of British politics. This book includes an evaluation of both classical and critical approaches to the British Political Tradition. It also analyses more recent uses of political tradition by Bevir, Rhodes and Marquand. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Variations on a Theme: The BPT and Explanations of British Politics Tradition or Traditions Exploring Tradition The British Political Tradition Revisited The BPT and British Political Life The Participatory Tradition The Nationalist Tradition Conclusion Bibliography

List of contents

Introduction Variations on a Theme: The BPT and Explanations of British Politics Tradition or Traditions Exploring Tradition The British Political Tradition Revisited The BPT and British Political Life The Participatory Tradition The Nationalist Tradition Conclusion Bibliography

Report

'This is an excellent book on an important subject. Hall shows how a particular view of Democracy underpins the institutions and processes of British politics and thus will affect its future - few issues are more important.'
- David Marsh, Director, Research School of Social Sciences, Australian National University, Australia
'Why, when the case for a more pluralistic and participatory democratic settlement has never been more compelling, are Britain's political institutions, processes and practices still ingrained with so many enduring elitist characteristics? Hall's critical study of the British political tradition offers fascinating insights into this paradox and should be read by all those interested in understanding the real nature of political power in Britain.'
- David Richards, Professor, University of Sheffield, UK.

Customer reviews

No reviews have been written for this item yet. Write the first review and be helpful to other users when they decide on a purchase.

Write a review

Thumbs up or thumbs down? Write your own review.

For messages to CeDe.ch please use the contact form.

The input fields marked * are obligatory

By submitting this form you agree to our data privacy statement.