The Labour Party and Constitutional Reform. A History of Constitutional Conservatism.
P Dorey
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Paperback. Examines the Labour Party's approach to constitutional reforms in historical context, and how these have been pursued moreto 'modernize' political institutions, rather that radically transform them.Explains the reasons forthis constitutional conservatism, and the debates which specific reform proposals have prompted in the Party." Num Pages: 417 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBL; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
Examines the Labour Party's approach to constitutional reforms in historical context, and how these have been pursued more to 'modernize' political institutions, rather that radically transform them. Explains the reasons for this constitutional conservatism, and the debates which specific reform proposals have prompted in the Party.
Examines the Labour Party's approach to constitutional reforms in historical context, and how these have been pursued more to 'modernize' political institutions, rather that radically transform them. Explains the reasons for this constitutional conservatism, and the debates which specific reform proposals have prompted in the Party.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
417
Condition
New
Number of Pages
410
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781349301966
SKU
V9781349301966
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99-15
About P Dorey
PETER DOREY is Reader in British Politics at Cardiff University, UK. He has published widely on various aspects of post-1945 British politics and public policy. His previous books include The Conservative Party and the Trade Unions, Policy Making in Britain: an Introduction, The Labour Governments, 1964-1970 and Wage Politics in Britain.
Reviews for The Labour Party and Constitutional Reform. A History of Constitutional Conservatism.
'...this book is an absolute must for all British constitution specialists. Dorey's writing is comprehensive and engaging. It is a fairly rare occurrence to find an academic book that can provide you with an informative and rather enjoyable afternoon's reading, but this one certainly does. Dorey considers the huge issue with a deft touch, providing both insight and explanation of ... Read more