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The Blunders of our Governments
Anthony King
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Description for The Blunders of our Governments
Paperback. From the poll tax to ID cards, a groundbreaking look at three decades of outrageous political mishaps Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 38. Weight in Grams: 474.
With unrivalled political savvy and a keen sense of irony, distinguished political scientists Anthony King and Ivor Crewe open our eyes to the worst government horror stories and explain why the British political system is quite so prone to appalling mistakes.
Product Details
Publisher
Oneworld Publications
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
512
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780744056
SKU
V9781780744056
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99-50
About Anthony King
Anthony King was Millennium Professor of British Government at the University of Essex. He broadcasted frequently on politics and elections for the BBC and wrote on the same subjects for the Financial Times, the Daily Mail, the Daily Telegraph and the Observer. Sir Ivor Crewe is the Master of University College, Oxford. He was formerly Professor of ... Read more
Reviews for The Blunders of our Governments
‘If Britain’s politicians are among the world’s most honest, hardworking and well-meaning, why do they mess up so badly and so often? A trenchant book that will make you see red, even as you laugh.’
The Economist, Best Books of 2013
‘This book will make you gasp in disbelief and stamp your feet in rage, and quite frequently ... Read more
The Economist, Best Books of 2013
‘This book will make you gasp in disbelief and stamp your feet in rage, and quite frequently ... Read more