Introduction
The contemporary landscape
The political culture
Past and present: historical perspective and legacies
Political environment
The uncodified constitution
The electoral system: campaigns, voting, and voters
Political parties: more or less than a two-party system?
Interest groups: insiders or outsiders?
Governmental decision making
The executive: government at the center
The European union: government above the center
The new assemblies: government beyond the center
Local government: government below the center
Parliament: commons and lords
The monarchy: above the fray?
Enforcement: the courts and the police
Communication and feedback: the mass media
Future directions: the polity under challenge.
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The British polity by Philip Norton. ISBN 9780321216663. Published by Longman in 2011. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.
