Britain's participation in the Iraq war defines one of the most tumultuous periods in its political history Driven by a desire to enhance the influence of the British government on the world stage, the decision to support the US-led invasion has severely disrupted the stability of international relations, produced rising disenchantment with ожхаф the domestic political process, and threatened to undermine the continued viability of the New Labour project Yet these developments are also indicative of a far deeper malaise Highlighting the relatively sparse mechanisms available for scrutinising and checking the actions of the executive, the events surrounding the war have clearly exposed the flaws and weaknesses inherent in the British democratic system Underpinned by the principles of hierarchy, centralisation, and elitism, British democracy is characterised by a deep-seated adherence to a top-down style of policy-making at the expense of more participatory and accountable forms of governance With these limitations having been further amplified by the internal structures of the New Labour government itself, the consequences have left an indelible mark on Britain's political landscape Формат: 15,5 см x 23 см Автор Steven Kettell.  Паззл Нью-Йорк,Издательство: Zed Books, 2006 г Мягкая обложка, 224 стр ISBN 1 84277 741 6, 978 1 84277 741 1 Язык: Английский.