Politics GlossariesSeries Editor: Keith FaulksGlossaries in this series provide brief, clear and convenient A-Z guides to the central concepts of the various branches of politics. They are thorough, authoritative and concise reference works which offer clear and consistent coverage of both traditional and contemporary terminology.Volumes in the series provide:? Dedicated coverage of particular topics within politics? Coverage of key terms and major figures? Practical examples of the terms defined? Cross-references to related termsA Glossary of UK Government and PoliticsDuncan Watts A Glossary of UK Government and Politics is a handy reference guide to the events, personnel, policies and institutions relevant to the government and politics of the United Kingdom. It includes a series of authoritative definitions and explanations and sharp vignettes of some of the leading characters who have graced the political scene in recent years. It is ideal for students who come across references which are new to them and on which they want or need to know more. The entries are accessible and manageable, yet sufficiently informative, offering basic details and something more by way of interpretation and insight into basic arguments and current controversies.Duncan Watts is the current Editor of the Politics Association Resource Centre. Among several other publications, he has written Political Communication Today (1997) and Understanding American Government and Politics (2002).

He is the series editor of EUPe(tm)s Politics Study Guides series, and has written a core text for that series, British Government and Politics: A Comparative Guide.