Political Institutions in the United Kingdom [Paperback]

For a state traditionally characterised by the stability and continuity of its political institutions the United Kingdom has undergone a remarkable period of rapid institutional change in recent times. This title monitors these changes and provides the most comprehensive, up-to-date analysis of the major institutions at work in the United Kingdom in the 21st century. It provides an accessible and detailed account of how political institutions work, and also encourages students to consider how institutions can be conceived--and institutional development located--within broader patterns of social, political and economic change and developing inter-institutional interactions.

1. Making Sense of Institutions
2. Institutions of Representation: The UK Parliament
3. Institutions of Representation: Parties and Groups
4. The Executive and Core Executive
5. Territorial Institutions
6. Judicial and Regulatory Institutions
7. Conclusion

David Judgeis Professor of Politics, Department of Government, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.