The Changing Constitution by Kevin Harrison (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Changing Constitution by Kevin Harrison, Tony Boyd This textbook provides an introduction to the topical subject of constitutional change in Britain. It considers the historical origins of the constitution but its main focus is on recent reforms and their likely impact. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This textbook provides an introduction to the topical subject of constitutional change in Britain. It considers the historical origins of the constitution but its main focus is on recent reforms and their likely impact.It includes chapters on:*The Legislature: The House of Commons and the House of Lords*The Executive*The Judiciary*The Debate over a Written Constitution and a Bill of Rights for the UK*Devolution: Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the English Regions*Electoral Reform and Referenda*The European Union and the United Kingdom Constitution*The Hollowing Out of the StateThe key theme running throughout the book is the debate as to whether the constitution has undergone a revolutionary transformation or has gradually evolved.Key Features:*Includes up-to-date examples of constutional change in Britain*Offers a readable, stimulating and provocative introduction to the subject*Covers all the major issues surrounding the constitution in Britain Author Biography Kevin Harrison is Lecturer in Politics at Manchester College of Arts and Technology; Associate Lecturer at the Open University. Co-author (with Tony Boyd) of Understanding Political Ideas and Movements (MUP, 2003). Tony Boyd taught Politics and Modern History at Loretto College, Xaverian VIth Form College, and Withington Girls School, all in Manchester. Table of Contents Introduction: What is a Constitution?; 1. Historical Background to the Constitution; 2. The Legislature: The House of Commons and the House of Lords; 3. The Executive; 4. The Judiciary; 5. The Debate over a Written Constitution and a Bill of Rights for the UK; 6. Devolution: Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the English Regions; 7. Electoral Reform and Referenda; 8. The European Union and the United Kingdom Constitution; 9. The Hollowing Out of the State; Conclusion: A Constitutional Agenda?. Long Description This textbook provides an introduction to the topical subject of constitutional change in Britain. It considers the historical origins of the constitution but its main focus is on recent reforms and their likely impact.It includes chapters on:*The Legislature: The House of Commons and the House of Lords*The Executive*The Judiciary*The Debate over a Written Constitution and a Bill of Rights for the UK*Devolution: Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the English Regions*Electoral Reform and Referenda*The European Union and the United Kingdom Constitution*The Hollowing Out of the StateThe key theme running throughout the book is the debate as to whether the constitution has undergone a revolutionary transformation or has gradually evolved.Key Features:*Includes up-to-date examples of constutional change in Britain*Offers a readable, stimulating and provocative introduction to the subject*Covers all the major issues surrounding the constitution in Britain Description for Reader This textbook provides an introduction to the topical subject of constitutional change in Britain. It considers the historical origins of the constitution but its main focus is on recent reforms and their likely impact. It includes chapters on: The Legislature: The House of Commons and the House of Lords The Executive The Judiciary The Debate over a Written Constitution and a Bill of Rights for the UK Devolution: Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the English Regions Electoral Reform and Referenda The European Union and the United Kingdom Constitution The Hollowing Out of the State The key theme running throughout the book is the debate as to whether the constitution has undergone a revolutionary transformation or has gradually evolved. Key Features: Includes up-to-date examples of constutional change in Britain Offers a readable, stimulating and provocative introduction to the subject Covers all the major issues surrounding the constitution in Britain Description for Sales People Catalogue: Listing Details ISBN0748622233 Author Tony Boyd Short Title CHANGING CONSTITUTION Publisher Edinburgh University Press Language English ISBN-10 0748622233 ISBN-13 9780748622238 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2006 Imprint Edinburgh University Press Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom Residence PA, US DOI 10.1604/9780748622238 UK Release Date 2006-04-03 NZ Release Date 2006-04-03 Edited by Johanna Spanke Birth 1943 Affiliation Winchester College, UK Position Classics Teacher Qualifications QC Pages 240 Series Politics Study Guides Publication Date 2006-04-03 DEWEY 342.41029 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2006-07-10 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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