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How Parliament Works
" How Parliament Works" is a classic. It has become a standard text both inside and outside Parliament. Written by expert insiders, it is a straightforward and readable analysis of one of the country's most complex - and often misunderstood - institutions.
How Parliament Works
Provides a unique insight into the work and daily life of Parliament.
Not only describes what happens, but explains why.
Analyses strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for Parliament to be more effective.
This edition is fully revised to take account of recent changes in both Houses, the 2010 General Election and the outlook for the new Parliament. It covers the latest - and expected - developments in the legislative process, select committee work, parliamentary questions, the relationship between Parliament and the European Union, and Lords reform."
How Parliament Works" is an invaluable companion to the study of politics at AS, A2 and university level, and provides a wealth of source material for teachers.
How Parliament Works
Provides a unique insight into the work and daily life of Parliament.
Not only describes what happens, but explains why.
Analyses strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for Parliament to be more effective.
This edition is fully revised to take account of recent changes in both Houses, the 2010 General Election and the outlook for the new Parliament. It covers the latest - and expected - developments in the legislative process, select committee work, parliamentary questions, the relationship between Parliament and the European Union, and Lords reform."
How Parliament Works" is an invaluable companion to the study of politics at AS, A2 and university level, and provides a wealth of source material for teachers.
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438 pages, Paperback
First published June 18, 2004
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June 29, 2017
A very informative read on the nature of the infamous British parliament! Though this edition is a bit out of date now (I came across it free of charge, by accident) much of what's inside is still quite useful.
It was entertaining, even, to read about the UK's interaction with the EU and the authors' predictions (circa 2006) that a full withdrawal of the U.K. from that body was theoretically possible, but "unlikely" and impractical.
Minus one star for being dated and occasionally getting a bit heavy/clunky in explanations. I concede some of the processes are very complicated, and that surely contributes to the challenge of explaining them too simply. But I still found myself rereading passages periodically, sometimes several times.
Overall: a worthy read for anyone interested in politics generally; parliamentary systems, specifically; and those who don't mind wondering what lessons our system here in the U.S. could learn from some of the U.K. parliament's unique successes (e.g. I particularly like that select committees travel, rather than stay permanently at Westminster.)
It was entertaining, even, to read about the UK's interaction with the EU and the authors' predictions (circa 2006) that a full withdrawal of the U.K. from that body was theoretically possible, but "unlikely" and impractical.
Minus one star for being dated and occasionally getting a bit heavy/clunky in explanations. I concede some of the processes are very complicated, and that surely contributes to the challenge of explaining them too simply. But I still found myself rereading passages periodically, sometimes several times.
Overall: a worthy read for anyone interested in politics generally; parliamentary systems, specifically; and those who don't mind wondering what lessons our system here in the U.S. could learn from some of the U.K. parliament's unique successes (e.g. I particularly like that select committees travel, rather than stay permanently at Westminster.)
October 23, 2018
Great overview of what seems to be a complex but functional organism. I came away with a positive feeling about how our country is run.
November 24, 2020
我讀了06繁體中文版，對MP最好的guide book.
March 9, 2018
Invaluable reference.
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