The British Constitution in the Twentieth Century (British Academy Centenary Monographs)

The Book Is A Product Of Interdisciplinary Collaboration By A Distinguished Group Of Constitutional Lawyers, Historians And Political Scientists, And Draws Where Possible On Primary Sources. Its Evaluation Of The Recent Constitutional Reforms Will Be Of Particular Interest.--jacket. 1. Introduction / Vernon Bogdanor -- 2. The Constitution: Its Theory And Interpretation / Geoffrey Marshall -- 3. The Monarchy / Rodney Brazier -- 4. The Cabinet System / Anthony Seldon -- 5. The House Of Commons / Paul Seaward And Paul Silk -- 6. The House Of Lords / Rhodri Walters -- 7. The Civil Service / Vernon Bogdanor -- 8. Ministerial Responsibility / Diana Woodhouse -- 9. Government And The Judiciary / Robert Stevens -- 10. Administrative Law / Jeffrey Jowell -- 11. Civil Liberties / David Feldman -- 12. The Electoral System / John Curtice -- 13. The Demise Of Local Government / Martin Loughlin -- 14. The Police / Clive Emsley -- 15. The United Kingdom As A Territorial State / Brigid Hadfield -- 16. Britain, Commonwealth And The End Of Empire / Robert Holland -- 17. Britain And Europe / Ian Loveland -- 18. Conclusion / Vernon Bogdanor -- App. 1. Twentieth-century Governments -- App. 2. Leaders Of The Major Parties In The Twentieth Century -- App. 3. General Election Results In The Twentieth Century. Edited By Vernon Bogdanor. Series Statement On Jacket. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.