The British polity /
Norton, Philip.
Boston, Mass. ; London : Longman,
c2011.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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 -- Scrutiny and legitimation -- Parliament: commons and lords -- The monarchy: above the fray? -- Enforcement and feedback -- Enforcement: the courts and the police -- Communication and feedback: the mass media -- Conclusion -- Future directions: the polity under challenge.