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Informationen zum Autor John Curtice is Professor of Politics at Strathclyde University. Ben Seyd is Lecturer in Politics at the University of Kent. Klappentext Devolution to Scotland and Wales represented the most fundamental reform of the British state for almost a century. Ten years on, how successful has the reform been? Drawing on the views of citizens, elected representatives and interest groups in Scotland and Wales, this book provides an answer.The book is based on a wide ranging programme of research, involving dedicated surveys and interviews across Scotland, Wales and England. The results provide important new evidence on how devolution has been seen to have performed. What are its perceived achievements? What are its shortcomings? Is the new devolution 'settlement' stable, or is there a demand for further reform? By bringing together perspectives from the public, members of the devolved legislatures and representatives of civil society, the book establishes a unique picture of where devolution in Britain stands today.The book is accessibly written, and contains a wide range of useful primary data. It is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying devolution in Britain, as well as for general readers with an interest in constitutional reform and territorial politics. Zusammenfassung Takes the transatlantic conflict over the International Criminal Court as a lens for an enquiry into the normative foundations of international society. This book shows how the way in which actors refer to core norms of the international society such as sovereignty and human rights affect the process and outcome of international negotiations. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction. John Curtice and Ben Seyd2. How we got here. Iain McLean and Alistair McMillan3. The territorialisation of interest representation: The response of groups to devolution. Michael Keating4. The politicians' response to devolution. Meg Russell and Akash Paun5. The citizens' response: The performance of the devolved bodies. Ben Seyd6. The citizens' response: Devolution and the Union. John Curtice and Ben Seyd7. At the ballot box. John Curtice8. Conclusion: Has devolution worked?John Curtice and Ben SeydAppendix. Sources of public opinion surveys....
