British Politics

At a time when politics in Britain is experiencing unprecedented turmoil, this Very Short Introduction examines the past, present, and possible future of British politics. Tony Wright puts current events into a longer and larger perspective, ranging from political ideas to political institutions, and offering an overview of the British political tradition. Throughout, he identifies key characteristics and ideas of British politics, and investigates what makes it distinctive, while emphasizing how these characteristics are reflected in the way the political system functions. This new edition includes key material on Brexit, analysing the divisions revealed by the Brexit vote and the extent to which Britain now has a politics of identity, and considering whether the referendum itself has fundamentally altered the constitutional landscape. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Product details

• Authors: Tony Wright, Tony (Emeritus Professor of Government Wright
• Publisher: Oxford University Press Trade
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 30.06.2020
• EAN: 9780198827320
• ISBN: 978-0-19-882732-0
• Dimensions: 110 mm x 175 mm x 7 mm
• Series: A VERY SHORT INTRODUCTION; Very Short Introductions; A Very Short Introductions; Very Short Introduction
• Subjects: Non-fiction book; European History, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Comparative Politics, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / 21st Century, Political structure & processes, British & Irish history, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Central / national / federal government, Political structure and processes, Central government