The British System of Government Author:Anthony H. Birch The tenth edition of this acclaimed text continues to provide a lively, comprehensive and up-to-date account of British political institutions, of the way in which they operate, and of the society in which they developed. It has been thoroughly revised and up-dated. It includes new sections on the following key areas: the monarchy and the House ... more »of Lords; the 1997 general election the transformation of the Labour party and the demise of the Tory's; the European Union; devolution; the judicial system; and Northern Ireland. This is an ideal introductory text for students of British politics, its institutions and the process of government.« less