Mitchell Devolution in the UK

1. Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-1-84779-327-0
Verlag: De Gruyter
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: PC/MAC/eReader/Tablet

E-Book, Englisch, 272 Seiten

This book describes and explains the evolution of devolution. Using previously unpublished primary, as well as a wealth of secondary material, the book offers a comprehensive account of the territorial constitution of the UK from the early twentieth century through to the operation of the new devolved system of government.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Mitchell, James

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Studien zu einzelnen Ländern und Gebieten

Inhaltsverzeichnis

List of tables
Preface
1. Constituting the UK
2. Approaching to Arch-angelic: administrative devolution in Scotland
3. Staggering forward little by little: Administrative devolution in Wales
4. Encouraging conformity, not emphasizing differences: Northern Ireland
5. A chaos of areas and bodies: The English dimension
6. The settled will of the Scottish people
7. Devolution is a process: Wales
8. In search of legitimacy: Northern Ireland since 1972
9. The English Question
10. Ever looser union
Bibliography and sources
Index

Über Autor(innen)

Mitchell James:
James Mitchell is Professor of Politics in the Department of Government at the University of Strathclyde in GlasgowJames Mitchell is Professor of Politics in the Department of Government at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow