Routledge Library Editions: Government
Constitutional Bureaucracy: The Development of the British Central Administration Since the Eighteenth Century
1st Edition
By Henry Parris
June 01, 2026
Originally published in 1969, this book discusses specific issues in the rise of a ‘constitutional bureaucracy’ as a counter-part to constitutional monarchy. These issues, including patronage, ministerial power and responsibility and the ‘grey-eminence’ myth are set against the relationship among ...
A History of Local Government
1st Edition
By K. B. Smellie
April 01, 2026
Originally published in 1946, this book traces the essential changes in structure, areas and in the relations between local and central authorities in England from 1832 to the Education Act of 1944. Modern English local government has developed from the industrial and scientific revolution and the ...
Introduction to French Local Government
1st Edition
By Brian Chapman
April 01, 2026
Originally published in 1953, this was the first post-War study in either English or French of the institutions and law relating to French local government and on the practice of French local administration. It is a study in political science and therefore, although the basic laws governing local ...
Modern Forms of Government: A Comparative Study
1st Edition
By Michael Stewart
April 01, 2026
Originally published in 1958 and written by a serving M.P. this book discusses the nature and purpose of political activity in the Government of Britain, the Commonwealth and the former British Empire. As politics is closely connected with history and economics, the book makes reference to these ...
Parliament and Conscience
1st Edition
By Peter G. Richards
April 01, 2026
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 Firstly, it is a study of how Parliament works when the party whips are withdrawn.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 can create legislation of great importance; he demonstrates the obstacles, political and procedural to social reform; he ...
Political Integration and Disintegration in the British Isles
1st Edition
By Anthony H. Birch
April 01, 2026
Originally published in 1977, this book provided the first analysis of the processes of political integration and devolution within the British Isles, taking account of the social, economic and cultural factors involved as well as the unique character of the political system, together with the ...
Representative and Responsible Government: An Essay on the British Constitution
1st Edition
By Anthony H. Birch
April 01, 2026
Originally published in 1964, this book remains a seminal source for contemporary political scientists and offers exceptional insights into notions of responsibility. Wahlke (1971) describes it as ‘one of the best analytical surveys of representation.’ The book is a compact and critical essay on ...
The British Approach to Politics
1st Edition
By Michael Stewart
April 01, 2026
Originally published in 1958 and written by a serving M.P. this book discusses the nature and purpose of political activity in the Government of Britain, the Commonwealth and the former British Empire. As politics is closely connected with history and economics, the book makes reference to these ...
The New Local Government System
1st Edition
By Peter G. Richards
April 01, 2026
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. The technique of delegation has become more important in recent years and...
The Profession of Government: The Public Service in Europe
1st Edition
By Brian Chapman
April 01, 2026
Originally published in 1959, and using material collected from eight languages, much of which was previously unpublished, this is a genuine comparative study, not merely describing each country separately, but an analysis of the most important questions facing 20th century public administration. A...
The Reformed Local Government System
1st Edition
By Peter G. Richards
April 01, 2026
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. The book shows why such a major ...
Government and Politics in Israel
1st Edition
By Oscar Kraines
March 09, 2026
Originally published in 1961, this book provides a clear authoritative work of reference, surveying not only constitutional form, but also actual political practice. The author deals in turn with the Knesset, the political parties and the electoral system, Cabinet, Presidents and Judiciary, the ...