Dirty politics? : New Labour, British democracy and the invasion of Iraq / Steven Kettell.
"The events surrounding Brtain's involvement in the war in Iraq have clearly exposed the flaws and weaknesses that are inherent within the British democratic system. A deep-seated adherence to a top-down style of policy-making at the expense of more participatory and accountable forms of g...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London ; New York :
Zed,
2006.
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| Online Access: | Contributor biographical information |
| Summary: | "The events surrounding Brtain's involvement in the war in Iraq have clearly exposed the flaws and weaknesses that are inherent within the British democratic system. A deep-seated adherence to a top-down style of policy-making at the expense of more participatory and accountable forms of governance has been amplified by the internal structures of the New Labour government itself. The consequences have left an indelible mark on Britain's political landscape that will endure for many years"--Publisher description. |
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| Physical Description: | x, 213 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 186-208) and index. |
| ISBN: | 1842777408 9781842777404 1842777416 9781842777411 |