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This successful and highly regarded textbook provides a concise introduction to British Politics. Dennis Kavanagh's revised and fully updated text covers all the core elements of an undergraduate course, providing an up-to-date introduction to politics and the system of government in Britain. New topics include an assessment of the first three years of Labour government, and the issues surrounding devolution and constitutional change. Contemporary developments are placed in their historical context, allowing an understanding of the ways in which the politics of the 1980s and 1990s have shaped and affect current issues. Kavanagh's thorough and balanced analysis of the British political system is combined with boxed examples, chapter summaries, and guides to further reading making it easily accessible to introductory students whilst encouraging critical thinking. A new text design and student-friendly learning aids enhance the clear and lively writing style, stimulating readers' interest and encouraging independent assessment of the key issues and debates in the study of British government and politics.