British Politics: An Audio Guide
Richard S. Grayson
Jan 2012 · Bolinda · Narrated by David Thorn
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In May 2010, British politics entered a revolutionary new era. With the election of the first hung parliament since 1974, Britain found itself in the unfamiliar world of coalition government. Explaining what this all means, this incisive introduction shows us how our politics is changing and why we should care about it. Exploring the structure of British government, ‘spin’, foreign policy, and the fallout from the expenses scandal and the financial crisis, Grayson reveals the complex interactions that determine everything from the taxes we pay to when we put the wheelie bin out.
In May 2010, British politics entered a revolutionary new era. With the election of the first hung parliament since 1974, Britain found itself in the unfamiliar world of coalition government. Explaining what this all means, this incisive introduction shows us how our politics is changing and why ...
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Richard S Grayson is Professor of Twentieth Century History and former Head of Politics at Goldsmiths, University of London. He has worked as Director of Policy for the Liberal Democrats and was Charles Kennedy's principal speechwriter.
David Thorn studied law in London before moving to the United States. Nominated for an Audie in the 2006 classics category for Dickens’s The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Blackstone Audio), he has recorded Novick's His Majesty's Dragon, Stroud's Heroes of the Valley (Random House) and Thomas Wolsey: His Life and Death (Alcazar Audioworks/Blackstone) among many others.
Richard S Grayson is Professor of Twentieth Century History and former Head of Politics at Goldsmiths, University of London. He has worked as Director of Policy for the Liberal Democrats and was Charles Kennedy's principal speechwriter.
David Thorn studied law in London before moving to the Unite...
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