"The Routledge Handbook Of British Politics And Society | Politics

The Routledge Handbook of British Politics and Society conducts a rigorous innovative and distinctive analysis of the relationship between British politics and society emphasizing that the UK is now far from a monolithic and unshifting entity. Examining the subject matter with unrivalled breadth and depth it highlights and interrogates key contemporary debates on the future of the UK the nature of 'Britishness' and the merits of multiculturalism as well as contemporary criticisms of traditional institutions and the nature of representative democracy itself. Including contributions from key authors in their respective fields who bring their authority to bear on the task of outlining the current state of the art in British Studies the book provides a fresh examination of the contrasts and the continuities across the whole field of British Politics and Society while setting out agendas for future research. The Routledge Handbook of British Politics and Society will be essential reading and an authoritative reference for scholars students researchers and practitioners involved in and actively concerned about research on British politics society and culture.|The Routledge Handbook of British Politics and Society | Politics