Scottish Government and Politics (2nd ed.)

A second edition of this major descriptive and analytical introduction to Scottish government and politics in the era of devolution. This textbook covers the emergence of the Scottish parliament in 1999 and its subsequent impact on politics and political actors such as the media, the political parties, local government, pressure groups and the electorate at large. The internal dynamics of the new devolved system are explained and the impact of the parliament on the UK is explored. Chapters inclu