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Scottish Politics 2nd edition


Scottish Politics 2nd edition

Paperback by Cairney, Paul (University of Stirling, UK); McGarvey, Neil (University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK)

Scottish Politics

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ISBN:
9780230390461
Publication Date:
26 Jul 2013
Edition/language:
2nd edition / English
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:
Red Globe Press
Pages:
360 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 29 May - 3 Jun 2024
Scottish Politics

Description

Fully revised, the new edition of this popular textbook provides an authoritative introduction to all aspects of contemporary Scottish politics and gives a full analysis of the SNP's first majority government. Fully revised, the new edition of this popular textbook provides an authoritative introduction to all aspects of contemporary Scottish politics and gives a full analysis of the SNP's first majority government.

Contents

1. What is Scottish Politics? 2. Devolution: Historical, Social and Economic Context 3. Scotland's Political Parties 4. Scottish Elections and Voting Behaviour 5. The Scottish Parliament and 'New Politics' 6. The Scottish Government 7. Governance Beyond the Scottish Government 8. Pressure Politics and the 'Scottish Policy Style' 9. Public Policy in Scotland Since Devolution 10. Inter-Governmental Relations and Multi-Level Governance 11. Money and Power: Public Expenditure in Scotland Conclusion.

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