The Government and Politics of Wales - by Russell Deacon & Alison Denton & Robert Southall (Paperback)

About the Book

This is the first textbook to focus solely on the devolved Welsh Government. Helpful study features include explanatory boxes and tables, key word glossaries and a list of sample essay and exam questions at the end of each chapter.

Book Synopsis

This is the first textbook to focus solely on the devolved Welsh Government. Helpful study features include explanatory boxes and tables, key word glossaries and a list of sample essay and exam questions at the end of each chapter.
Specially written by teachers and lecturers for students of Welsh government and politics on AS, A2 and undergraduate courses Provides 10 case studies through providing examples of the nature and analysis of Welsh politicsDivided into short, easy-to read sub-sections, with worked examples and analysis tailored to student needs

From the Back Cover

Your essential guide to the workings of the government and politics of Wales in the devolution era Covering the full range of operations in Welsh governance and politics, this vital textbook and guide provides a crucial reference source for those studying Welsh government and politics on AS, A2 and undergraduate courses. Designed with students and the political novice in mind, the book explains Welsh government and politics through the use of case studies, critical analysis and clear explanations of processes and key terms. Key Features - Written specifically for students and those new to politics by AS, A2 and undergraduate lecturers - A vital textbook for undergraduates/post graduates studying both Welsh and comparative devolutionary politics - Includes 10 key case studies that provide examples of the nature and analysis of Welsh politics - Closely matches the revised WJEC specification for Government and Politics at AS/A2 - A handy guide for those wanting to know how government and politics operates in Wales Russell Deacon is visiting Professor at the University of South Wales and also lectures A-level Government and Politics at Coleg Gwent. He has previously worked at the National Assembly for Wales and also in the civil service and the administrative director of the think tank Gorwel. Alison Denton has taught A-level politics for 35 years. She is a senior examiner for both History and Politics A-levels and is a freelance educational advisor. Robert Southall lecturers AS/A-level Government and Politics at the Crosskeys campus of Coleg Gwent. He is a former Secretary and Chair of the Gwent branch of the Institute of Welsh Affairs. Cover image: National Assembly and Pierhead Building, Cardiff (c) iStockphoto.com Cover design: Jonathan Williams

About the Author

Russell Deacon is Visiting Professor in Governance and Political History at the University of South Wales, Honorary Research Fellow at Swansea University and lecturers A-level Government and Politics at Coleg Gwent. He has worked at the National Assembly for Wales, the civil service and is currently also the administrative director of the think tank Gorwel. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Association. He has served on the board of a number of organisations including the British Liberal Political Studies Group, Liberal History Society, History Research Wales and the Board of Welsh Political Archives at the National Library of Wales. Deacon is the author of a number of books and other texts on British and Welsh government and politics.

Alison Denton is a freelance educational advisor. She has taught A-level politics for 35 years. She has produced resources for publication for the Historical Association and the BBC.

Robert Southall has lectured in A Level Government and Politics and Sociology at the Crosskeys Campus of Coleg Gwent for over 20 years. He has been a member of the Institute of Welsh Affairs for over 15 years and was founding secretary of the Gwent branch in 2003 and is currently Chair. In 2010, he founded Cymdeithas Twmbarlwm Society and fought a successful campaign to safeguard the Iron Age hill fort at Twmbarlwm near Risca. He is currently engaged in a project researching the ancient abandoned farmstead on Mynydd Maen in south-east Wales.