Understanding British and European Political Issues

Résumé du livre

Fully updated to include the global recession and other recent political developments, this book looks at the important issues in British politics since 1945. It is also useful as an introductory reader for all those who are interested in the field. Neil McNaughton examines, on a chapter by chapter basis, the key issues of British politics today; economic policy, the Welfare State, law and order, environment policy, Northern Ireland, issues concerning women, European integration and the European Union, and the impact of the European Union on Britain. In each case, he describes the issues in detail and places them in their political context. Written in an accessible style, with helpful features such as summaries, definition, tables, and boxes to illuminate the points made and suggestions for additional reading and research, this book is urgently needed as students grapple with the issues.