Summary: The Constitution & Constitutional Reform is one of a series of Advanced TopicMasters, providing detailed, up-to-date analysis of key topics in A-level Government & Politics. This book is designed to:Stretch and challenge your understanding of the topicHelp you to apply your skills to analyse and evaluate data and stimulus materialTest your knowledge on your way to your best possible gradeThe Constitution & Constitutional Reform analyses the problems associated with the traditional British constitution and asks key questions about the architects of reform. To what extent was Blair a reluctant constitutional reformer? Was Brown a failed one? Where will constitutional reform go now?With extensive evaluation of recent and current policies, you will be able to analyse and evaluate each topic area and then test your understanding with the exam-style questions provided.
Helps students to master key topicsShows students how to make best use of up-to-date analysis and dataHelps students to improve their coursework and exam preparation through specially tailored exercisesIncludes an evaluation of the coalition government's plans for a constitutional settlementBalances the aims and achievements of Blair's constitutional reforms
Helps students to master key topics
Shows students how to make best use of up-to-date analysis and data
Helps students to improve their coursework and exam preparation through specially tailored exercises
Table of Contents: The UK constitution: did it work?Blair: a reluctant constitutional reformer?Brown: a failed constitutional reformer?New Labour: a 'new constitutional settlement' for Britain?A codified constitution for the UK: yes or no?The coalition government: a new constitutional settlement at last?
About the Author(s): Nick Gallop is an experienced writer, examiner and Head of Department. The series editor, Eric Magee, is the editor of Politics Review and consultant editor of politics titles for Philip Allan Updates, including A2 US Government and Politics textbook 3rd edition.
