Politics, democracy and power. -- The shadow of the past: British politics since 1945. -- Economy, society and politics. -- Participating in politics. -- Elections and voting. -- Political parties. -- Ideologies, parties and interests. -- Pressure groups and social movements. -- Political communication and the massmedia. -- The changing British system of government. -- Prime Minister and cabinet. -- Ministers, departments and the civil service. -- Parliament and the legislative process. -- The law, politics and the judicial process. -- Britain and Europe. -- Devolution: a disunited kingdom? -- Local government and politics. -- The new British state. -- Issues, problems and the policy process. -- Managing the economy. -- Government spending: delivering public services. -- Rights, equality and social justice. -- Politics and the environment. -- Britain and the world: making foreign policy.

1. Great Britain -- Politics and government