POLITICS UK, 5th edtn This best-selling and highly respected text provides a comprehensive introduction to all aspects of the British polity and political system. Politics UK, fifth edition , covers all of the core elements of an introductory undergraduate and A-level British politics course: the constitution, social context, political ideology, parliament, Prime Minister and departments, elections and voting behaviour, the media, pressure groups, local government and the judiciary as well as the major policy areas. The material is presented in a consistently clear and lively style, constantly challenging the student and raising thought-provoking issues. The fifth edition has been thoroughly updated and revised. CLASSIC FEATURES * Clearly-written, accessible and authoritative. * Concluding comments by distinguished guest contributors including Tony Wright MP, Simon Heffer, Professors Ken Newton and Kevin Theakston plus the late Hugo Young of the Guardian. * Packed with brilliant cartoons by Chris Riddell of The Observer . * Comprehensive glossary explaining key terms.

* Each chapter contains initial objectives, an introduction and summary, biography and debate boxes, an annotated further reading list plus end-of-chapter discussion points. * A Companion Website www.booksites.net/jones containing student learning objectives, revision notes and web links as well as a downloadable instructor's manual and updates for the lecturer. NEW FEATURES * Covers six years of New Labour in power, with a concluding chapter assessing the Blair government since 1997. * Every chapter completely updated to take account of changes since the last edition. * New material on a number of important areas: the war in Iraq, Northern Ireland peace process, reforms to the Lords and the Judicial system, developments in the devolved assemblies, June 2003 Cabinet reshuffle and falling turnout in elections. This text will be suitable for A-level and undergraduate Politics students, as well as general readers interested in the British political system.