Books in the Developments in Politics series

The new edition of this market-leading text brings together specially commissioned chapters by a team of top international scholars on the changing politics of this diverse region negotiating the competing pulls of the European Union and post-communist Russia.

Bringing together an all-new set of chapters by leading authorities, Developments in British Politics 10 provides a systematic, accessible and state of the art account of the legacy of Britain's first coalition government in over thirty years and of politics following the return of the Conservative Party to government in 2015.

This new version of a leading textbook on French politics offers expert analysis of recent national and international events, discussing their significance for France itself as well as for Europe and the wider world.

In recent years British politics has seemed increasingly unpredictable. The Conservative Party''s return to single-party government in 2015 surprised commentators and the electorate alike, and Labour''s choice of Jeremy Corbyn as its leader marked a striking change in direction for the party. Cuts to public welfare and spending have led to growing dissatisfaction among sections of the public, and the increasing popularity of parties critical of the government''s immigration, economic and social policies appears to represent a call for fundamental change in British politics. With a question mark hanging over the country''s global standing following the EU referendum, and with further calls for Scottish independence, Britain''s immediate future seems uncertain.In the 10th edition of this highly acclaimed text, leading authorities reflect on the latest developments in British politics. Drawing on current research, the chapters provide a state-of-the-art, yet accessible, account of British politics today. All the chapters are newly commissioned for this edition and together they provide a systematic analysis of key trends, issues and debates. Topics covered include the legacy of Cameron''s governments, the politics of austerity, immigration, and the question of what, if anything, is distinctively ''British'' about the British political system.