Author: Charles H. HarveyPublisher: London : S. Sonnenschein & Company, Limited, ; New York : C. Scribner's sons
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
The Biology of British Politics
Author: Charles H. HarveyPublisher: London : S. Sonnenschein & Company, Limited, ; New York : C. Scribner's sons
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
The Oxford Handbook of Modern British Political History, 1800-2000
Author: David BrownPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0191024279
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 717
Book Description
The two centuries after 1800 witnessed a series of sweeping changes in the way in which Britain was governed, the duties of the state, and its role in the wider world. Powerful processes - from the development of democracy, the changing nature of the social contract, war, and economic dislocation - have challenged, and at times threatened to overwhelm, both governors and governed. Such shifts have also presented challenges to the historians who have researched and written about Britain's past politics. This Handbook shows the ways in which political historians have responded to these challenges, providing a snapshot of a field which has long been at the forefront of conceptual and methodological innovation within historical studies. It comprises thirty-three thematic essays by leading and emerging scholars in the field. Collectively, these essays assess and rethink the nature of modern British political history itself and suggest avenues and questions for future research. The Oxford Handbook of Modern British Political History thus provides a unique resource for those who wish to understand Britain's political past and a thought-provoking 'long view' for those interested in current political challenges.
British Politics: A Very Short Introduction
Author: Anthony WrightPublisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199661103
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
This book presents an introduction to the evolution and history of the British political system.
The Oxford Handbook of British Politics
Author: Matthew FlindersPublisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191570443
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1008
Book Description
The study of British politics has been reinvigorated in recent years as a generation of new scholars seeks to build-upon a distinct disciplinary heritage while also exploring new empirical territory and finds much support and encouragement from previous generations in forging new grounds in relation to theory and methods. It is in this context that The Oxford Handbook of British Politics has been conceived. The central ambition of the Handbook is not just to illustrate both the breadth and depth of scholarship that is to be found within the field. It also seeks to demonstrate the vibrancy and critical self-reflection that has cultivated a much sharper and engaging, and notably less insular, approach to the terrain it seeks to explore and understand. In this emphasis on critical engagement, disciplinary evolution, and a commitment to shaping rather than re-stating the discipline The Oxford Handbook of British Politics is consciously distinctive. In showcasing the diversity now found in the analysis of British politics, the Handbook is built upon three foundations. The first principle that underpins the volume is a broad understanding of 'the political'. It covers a much broader range of topics, themes and issues than would commonly be found within a book on British politics. This emphasis on an inclusive approach also characterises the second principle that has shaped this collection - namely, diversity in relation to commissioned authors. The final principle focuses on the distinctiveness of the study of British politics. Each chapter seeks to reflect on what is distinctive- both in terms of the empirical nature of the issue of concern, and the theories and methods that have been deployed to unravel the nature and causes of the debate. The result is a unique volume that: draws-upon the intellectual strengths of the study of British politics; reflects the innate diversity and inclusiveness of the discipline; isolates certain distinctive issues and then reflects on their broader international relevance; and finally looks to the future by pointing towards emerging or overlooked areas of research.
Political Biology
Author: M. MeloniPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 1137377720
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
This book explores the socio-political implications of human heredity from the second half of the nineteenth century to the present postgenomic moment. It addresses three main phases in the politicization of heredity: the peak of radical eugenics (1900-1945), characterized by an aggressive ethos of supporting the transformation of human society via biological knowledge; the repositioning, after 1945, of biological thinking into a liberal-democratic, human rights framework; and the present postgenomic crisis in which the genome can no longer be understood as insulated from environmental signals. In Political Biology, Maurizio Meloni argues that thanks to the ascendancy of epigenetics we may be witnessing a return to soft heredity - the idea that these signals can cause changes in biology that are themselves transferable to succeeding generations. This book will be of great interest to scholars across science and technology studies, the philosophy and history of science, and political and social theory.
The Biology of British Politics (Classic Reprint)
Author: Charles H. HarveyPublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781528363440
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Excerpt from The Biology of British Politics National interests are OF Two kinds, IN ternal and external external interests 1. F 00d 1. Present Supply 2. Necessity for Security of Sources 3. Means 11. Defence 1. Position of the Navy (1) Change of Conditions (2) Mercantile Marine (3) Growth of Colonial Interests 2. The Army (1) Its Functions (2) The need for Reform 111. Organization 1.natura1 Growth of British Empire 2. Necessity for Conscious Organization. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Mastering British politics
Author: F.N. FormanPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 1349112038
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 371
Book Description
Providing an introduction to British politics, this book aims to facilitate a better understanding of the political system. It covers the history, the constitutional framework, the traditions and culture and the structure and procedures of the democratic process of government in Britain.
The Biology of British Politics
Author: Charles H HarveyPublisher: Palala Press
ISBN: 9781357557522
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
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Joined-Up Government
Author: Vernon BogdanorPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780197263334
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
'Joined- up government' is a key theme of modern government. The Labour government, first elected in 1997, decided that intractable problems such as social exclusion, drug addiction and crime could not be resolved by any single department of government. Instead, such problems had to be made the object of a concerted attack using all the arms of government - central and local government and public agencies, as well as the private and voluntary sectors. This book seeks to analyse 'joined-up government', to consider its history, and to evaluate its consequences for British institutions such as the Cabinet, the civil service and local authorities. Is joined-up government a new idea, or merely a new label for a very old idea? What lessons can be learnt from previous attempts at joined-up government? How does it affect our traditional constitutional conceptions relating to Cabinet government, a politically neutral and non-partisan civil service, and an independent system of local government? Will it lead to the concentration of power in 10 Downing Street or is it compatible with a political system based on checks and balances? Drawing together papers given at a conference held at the British Academy, Joined-Up Government provides a broad overview of one of the most significant aspects in modern government. Its contributors include not only distinguished academics, but also those who have themselves been engaged as practitioners in developing joined-up programmes. This book will be indispensable to all those who seek to understand how new developments in government are affecting our lives.
The Biology of British Politics
Author: Charles H. HarveyPublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781330591666
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Excerpt from The Biology of British Politics I. One of the striking features in the history of British politics during the nineteenth century is the change which came over the two great parties. On one side, in the latter part of the century, the Conservatives, the party of the existing order, passed a number of measures which made important alterations in the constitution, and initiated considerable social changes. On the other side, the Liberal party, who in the middle years of the century were dominated by the Manchester School and the doctrine of Laissez-faire, at the close of the century were found passing legislation entirely hostile to these principles - legislation by which the State assumed a much larger control of trade. Finally, the close of the century saw the Liberal party rent asunder on the great question of Ireland, and a deep division appearing on the wax in South Africa. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.