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Anthony King & Ivor Crewe - The Blunders of Our Governments (2nd Hand Paperback)
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Synopsis
Revised & Updated Edition.
With unrivalled political savvy and a keen sense of irony, distinguished political scientists Anthony King and Ivor Crewe open our eyes to the worst government horror stories and explain why the British political system is quite so prone to appalling mistakes.
Let us take a look back over three decades of outrageous political mishaps - with a new introduction from Sir Ivor Crewe covering Brexit.
Details
- Format : Thick 2nd Hand Paperback
- Condition : Very Good
- Category : Non-Fiction - Politics & Government
- Published : 2013 (This Edition 2016 - One World)
- ISBN : 9781780744056
- SKU : B004028
- PPC : SP400gm
- RRP : £12.99
- Quantity Available : 1 only.
External Reviews
‘Grimly entertaining. This book should be a compulsory text for every would-be minister and permanent secretary.’ - Financial Times.
‘This is an astonishing achievement - that very rare thing, a genuinely original book and an immediately essential guide to the failures of British politics. King and Crewe go deep, without a shred of pomposity or a phrase of false rhetoric. From now on, every political journalist, civil servant and would-be minister needs to start here.’ - Andrew Marr.
‘A powerful book.’ - Dominic Sandbrook, Daily Mail.
‘The closest politics gets to pornography.’ - Simon Jenkins, Guardian.
‘From two of our most brilliant political analysts, a thoroughly entertaining and erudite history of great British debacles.’ - Observer.
‘Clever and absorbing.’ - The Times.
‘Timely and intelligent.’ - Prospect.
‘Rivetingly told . . . a feast of fiascos, a banquet of balls-ups.’ - Francis Wheen, Literary Review.
‘Illuminating and disturbing.’ - Daily Telegraph.
‘Excellent . . . This book is essential reading.’ - Alistair Darling.
‘Enthralling.’ - David Dimbleby.
"Customers find this book to be a great read with superb academic analysis and extensive research. They describe it as essential reading, with one customer noting it's required reading for anyone involved in governance. The book is well written, detailed, and fascinating, with one customer highlighting its excellent description of blunders. While customers appreciate its readability, they express concern about politicians producing bad policy." - Amazon.co.uk
AI Summary
Anthony King and Ivor Crewe explore the most significant errors made by governments, revealing how policy missteps have shaped modern political landscapes. Offering keen insights into decision-making failures, this work combines thorough analysis with engaging narrative to help readers understand the complexities behind governmental blunders and their lasting impact on society.
The Authors
Anthony King is Millennium Professor of British Government at the University of Essex. He broadcasts frequently on politics and elections for the BBC and writes on the same subjects for the Financial Times, the Daily Mail, the Daily Telegraph and the Observer.
Sir Ivor Crewe is the former Master of University College, Oxford. He was formerly Professor of Government and Vice Chancellor at the University of Essex.
