Britain's political landscape laid bare in new book co-edited by DMU academic


The impact of regionalism and analysis of Britain’s Coalition Government are among the issues examined in the latest edition of a book co-edited by a De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) academic.

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Alistair Jones, of DMU’s Department of Politics and Public Policy, has just published the fourth edition of Contemporary British Politics and Government, with co-author Phil Cocker.

Writing began shortly after the 2010 General Election and the new edition reflects the changing political landscape.

It covers a significantly larger amount of material than previous editions – including specific chapters on Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and English regionalism, as well as citizenship, participation and redress.  

Mr Jones said: “The book is geared for A-level and undergraduate students, but not just Politics students. There is material in the book for those studying business – a chapter on regulation and two on equality issues, for example.

“There are historical chapters which examine how Britain has changed politically, socially and economically in the post-second world war era.  Four years in the writing, this book was a labour of love.”

Posted on Wednesday 25 November 2015

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