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OverviewThis book explores the crisis of the British state. Though it has been particularly apparent since the outcome of both the 2014 Scottish independence and 2016 ‘Brexit’ referendums, it stems from deep historical roots. The book traces the origins of the state to the original Act of Union of 1707 and demonstrates how different notions of British destiny - Protestant, imperial, social democratic – have held the state together at different times. The present crisis, it is argued, is due to the exhaustion of these senses of destiny. Moran shows how the United Kingdom is now held together as a militarised state prone to disastrous adventures like the invasion of Iraq, and concludes by examining some alternative futures for the state. This book will appeal to students, scholars and the general reader interested in British politics and political history. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael MoranPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG Edition: 1st ed. 2017 Dimensions: Width: 14.80cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9783319499642ISBN 10: 3319499645 Pages: 104 Publication Date: 20 February 2017 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsIntroduction: imagining and reimagining ‘Britain’.- Chapter 1 The state created.- Chapter 2 The state in decay.- Chapter 3 The state recreated.- Chapter 4 The end of the state?.- References.ReviewsAuthor InformationMichael Moran is Emeritus Professor of Government at the University of Manchester and Professor of Government in the Alliance Business School, University of Manchester, UK. Among his publications are the textbook Politics and Governance in the UK and the monograph The British Regulatory State. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |