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July 2020
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October 1988Das konsultative Referendum.
Eine verfassungstheoretische, -rechtliche und -vergleichende Untersuchung.
by Rommelfanger, Ulrich
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Humanities & Social SciencesApril 2020The British political elite and Europe, 1959-1984
A higher loyalty
by Bob Nicholls
This book offers an original interpretation of Britain's relationship with Europe over a 25 year period: 1959-84 and advances the argument that the current problems over EU membership resulted from much earlier political machinations. This evidence based account of the seminal period analyses the applications for EEC membership, the 1975 referendum, and the role of the press. Was the British public misled over the true aims of the European project? How significant was the role of the press in changing public opinion from anti, to pro Common Market membership? Why, after over 40 years since Britain became a member of the European community, does the issue continue to deeply divide not only the political elite, but also the British public? These, and other pertinent questions are answered in this timely book on a subject that remains topical and highly controversial.
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Humanities & Social SciencesJanuary 2019The British political elite and Europe 1959-1984
by Bob Nicholls
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Humanities & Social SciencesNovember 2009The Northern veto
by Mark Sandford
This book provides the only available historical account and comprehensive assessment of the factors surrounding the 2004 referendum on an elected assembly in the North-East region of England. The referendum delivered a 'no' vote of considerable magnitude and called a halt to the programme of gradual reform being pushed through by the Labour government. This book examines the campaigns around and the lead-up to the referendum, and offers in-depth analysis of the result, plus explorations of future options available to policy-makers around the sub-national governance of England (a key aspect of the 'English Question'). Crucially, the book contains chapters from scholars who carried out cutting-edge research at the time of the referendum and are thus in a unique position to contribute authoritatively to the historical understanding of these events. This volume will be of great benefit to students and researchers in Regional Studies, Local Government Studies and Constitutional Studies. ;
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Humanities & Social SciencesSeptember 2019Framing referendum campaigns in the news
by Marina Dekavalla
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Humanities & Social SciencesSeptember 2019Making social democrats
by Hans Schattle, Jeremy Nuttall
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Humanities & Social SciencesDecember 2024
British culture after empire
Race, decolonisation and migration since 1945
by Josh Doble, Liam Liburd, Emma Parker
British culture after Empire is the first collection of its kind to explore the intertwined social, cultural and political aftermath of empire in Britain from 1945 up to and beyond the Brexit referendum of 2016, combining approaches from the fields of history, English and cultural studies. Against those who would deny, downplay or attempt to forget Britain's imperial legacy, the various contributions expose and explore how the British Empire and the consequences of its end continue to shape Britain at the local, national and international level. As an important and urgent intervention in a field of increasing relevance within and beyond the academy, the book offers fresh perspectives on the colonial hangovers in post-colonial Britain from up-and-coming as well as established scholars.
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Humanities & Social SciencesMay 2024Territorial politics in Catalonia and Scotland
Nations in flux
by Paul Anderson
Nations in flux explores the evolution of territorial politics in Catalonia and Scotland since 2010, offering an in-depth, comparative analysis of developments in both cases and drawing on interviews with political elites whilst providing a compelling snapshot of the growing relevance of nationalism in contemporary society and politics. Empirically, this book analyses the experiences and effects of referendums on independence, Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic, and examines some of the most pressing tensions within the existing territorial models. It highlights the need for further reform in both cases and identifies necessary changes to ensure the institutionalisation of more accommodative territorial models and thus, the continuation of political partnership between Catalonia and Spain, and Scotland and the UK. Overall, the book raises important questions about the accommodation of diversity in plurinational states in the twenty-first century.
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Humanities & Social SciencesMay 2020English nationalism, Brexit and the Anglosphere
Wider still and wider
by Ben Wellings
This is the first book to examine the relationship between English nationalism, Brexit and 'the Anglosphere' - a politically-contested term used to denote English-speaking countries sharing cultural and historical roots with the UK. In the aftermath of the UK's EU referendum some pointed to a 'revolt' of those 'left behind' by globalisation. Ben Wellings argues instead that Brexit was and is an elite project, firmly situated within the tradition of an expansive English nationalism. Far from being parochial 'Little Englanders', elite Brexiteers sought to replace the European Union with trade and security alliances between 'true friends' and 'traditional allies' in the Anglosphere. Brexit was thus reassuringly presented as a giant leap into the known. As the UK's future relationship with the rest of the world is negotiated, the need to understand this 'English moment' has never been more pressing.
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Humanities & Social SciencesAugust 2003Understanding A/S level government and politics
by Christopher Wilson
This is the first comprehensive textbook on the market to cover the A/S level politics syllabuses offered by the main examination boards.. Written in clear, accessible, easy to understand language, with checklists, bullet points, chapter summaries, boxes and charts, revision notes and sample examination questions, as well as further sources of information, in both written form and on the web, this is the perfect information source for students preparing for the A/S level politics examination.. The book starts by giving a basic introduction to politics including a definition of what politics is, the nature of government and the basic concepts of politics and political action.. It goes on to deal with popular participation, including democracy, elections, the electoral system and referendums, political parties including their role and functions, ideologies, theories and traditions of UK parties, the current state of the parties with regard to policy, and the work of parties at local, national and European level. ;
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September 1991Termitenhügel in der Savanne
Roman
by Chinua Achebe, Susanne Koehler
Mit Okonkwo oder Das Alte stürzt wurde der Nigerianer Chinua Achebe zu einem modernen Klassiker der englischsprachigen Welt. Während Okonkwo die Zerstörung der afrikanischen Gesellschaft durch das Eindringen der weißen Kolonisation schildert, ist der neue Roman in der Gegenwart angesiedelt. Zwei Jahre nach einem Staatsstreich durch das Militär, der einen brillanten, jungen, in England ausgebildeten Offizier an die Macht brachte, herrscht in dem afrikanischen Staat Kangan eine außergewöhnliche Ruhe. Das Scheitern des Referendums, durch das er sich zum Präsidenten auf Lebenszeit ernennen lassen wollte, hat „Seine Exzellenz“ nervös gemacht. Dadurch wird die Situation jener Männer, die ihm zur Macht verhalfen, seiner ältesten Freunde, gefährlich und unsicher. Chris Oriko, der Informationsminister, weiß, daß seine Tage gezählt sind, wenn sich sein ehemaliger Klassenkamerad zum wilden Diktator entwickelt. Ikem Osodi, Dichter und Herausgeber der National Gazette, glaubt, mit seinen kämpferischen Artikeln den Diktator zurückhalten zu können. Der Versuch, ihr Leben zu retten, entwickelt sich zu einer dramatischen Aktion, in der das Schicksal des gesamten Landes auf dem Spiel steht. In diesem Sinne ist Termitenhügel in der Savanne ein Roman über die Entwicklung im gegenwärtigen Afrika - desillusionierend, aber nicht bar jeder Hoffnung.
