Politics and Governance in the UK

1. Why Politics Matters And Why British Politics Matters.- 2. Politics And Policy In A Capitalist Democracy.- 3. The Constitution And The British Political Culture.- 4. The Core Executive In The Westminster System.- 5. Departments And Agencies In The Westminster System.- 6. Representing Interests In The Westminster System.- 7. Parliament In The Westminster System.- 8. Devolved Government In Northern Ireland.- 9. From Devolution To Dissolution: Governing Scotland And Wales.- 10. The Worlds Of Local And Regional Government: Multi-Level Governance In Action.- 11. Europeanizing British Government.- 12. Parties And Their Organization.- 13. Parties And Their Ideologies.- 14. How Citizens Participate.- 15. How Political Communication Happens.- 16. How Elections Are Decided.- 17. How Leaders Are Selected.- 18. Understanding Policy Under Multilevel Governance.- 19. Managing Resource Raising And Allocation.- 20. Managing Justice And Security.- 21. Managing, Protecting And Creating Citizen Rights.- 22. Understanding The British State: Theories And Evidence.

Michael Moran is Emeritus Professor of Government, The University of Manchester, UK. A Fellow of the British Academy, he is a past editor of Political Studies and Government and Opposition. His other books include Business, Politics and Society (2009) and The British Regulatory State (2007).

Review of previous edition: "Comprehensive, accessible, engaging and highly innovative, the second edition of this landmark text provides a judicious and creatively illustrated mix of theory, commentary and analysis. Moran brings British politics alive as never before." - Colin Hay, University of Sheffield, UK

Review of previous edition: "Unlike many British politics texts, Moran succeeds in weaving theoretical debates directly into the narrative, producing a comprehensive and readable volume that is easily accessible to students both inside and outside the UK." - Terrence Casey, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, USA, and Executive Director of the APSA British Politics Group.

Review of previous edition: "Politics and Governance in the UK provides one of the best and most illuminating frameworks for understanding the way Britain is governed. Revised to take account of the most recent research, the new edition is essential reading for all students of British politics.' - Andrew Gamble, University of Cambridge, UK

Review of previous edition: "Rigorously-researched, theoretically-informed, and, above all, incredibly readable, Politics and Governance in the UK is, quite simply, a tour de force of a textbook. It is an absolute 'must read' for all students of British politics". - Nicola Smith, University of Birmingham, UK