This is the long-awaited third edition of Dearlove and Saunders' highly acclaimed, best-selling, textbook on British politics. The book has been completely rewritten, reorganized and updated, while retaining the distinctive style and approach of the earlier editions. At root, this book is about political power - how it is organized formally within the State and how it is exercised and influenced informally from outside. Written in lively and provocative prose, the volume presents the most systematic and penetrating analysis of who really runs Britain, to what end, and to whose advantage.

Fully up to date, this new edition provides comprehensive coverage of the issues of the day - constitutional change, welfare reform, New Labour's Third Way, the European common currency, globalization, and much more. The volume also provides students with a highly readable and engaging guide to the key theoretical perspectives that have shaped the study of British politics.

This outstanding volume will prove invaluable reading for all students of British politics, whether they are studying for A-level or undergraduate university courses.

Please visit the accompanying website at: http://www.polity.co.uk/britpol

Reviews
'Introduction to British Politics has established itself as one of the most original and challenging texts on British politics because it starts from the question of power and the nature of the British state, and in doing so offers a fresh and illuminating perspective on many of the problems and issues of British politics. This new edition builds on its predecessors. Particular highlights include its analysis of the challenging constitution, the rise of New Labour, and the impact of globalization.' Andrew Gamble, University of Sheffield

'Introduction to British Politics is an old favourite. The second edition was welcomed in the summer 1992 issue of Talking Politics ... [and] the third edition more than confirms this warm recommendation ... All readers should have a copy.' Talking Politics

'Most of the modern texts disavow a precise theme ... but here we are offered a theme: who really runs Britain?' Parliamentary Affairs

'Superb undergraduate textbook.' Politico's Bookshop

'For students of home affiars, the latest edition of Introduction to British Politics by John Dearlove and Peter Saunders, is as good a book on the subject as you're ever likely to find.' Mark Perryman, New Statesman

Book Information
ISBN 9780745620961
Author John Dearlove
Format Paperback
Page Count 824
Imprint Polity Press
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 1370g
Dimensions(mm) 246mm * 173mm * 43mm