This student mainstay continues to be organised around constitutional themes, with new material on local elections, the politics of the centre and the limits of state power.
Originally published in 1973 and revised as a third edition in 1978, this book provides a concise introductory account of the system of local administration since the Local Government Act of 1972 produced the most-far-reaching change in England and Wales since 1888.
Originally published in 1970, this book has a dual purpose. Firstly, it is a study of how Parliament works when the party whips are withdrawn. The author shows how backbenchers... Læs mere
Originally published in 1968, this book was a successor to the highly respected volume by J. H. Warren English Local Government System. This book is more than just a... Læs mere
Originally published in 1956, this book outlines the history of delegation in local government since the establishment of county councils in 1888. It describes the use made of delegation over a wide range of council services.