By Jeffrey Jowell QC and Dawn Oliver

* Since publication of the first edition in 1985, this book has provided essential critical analysis of the evolving themes in the topical and fast-changing field of constitutional law * Takes a topic-based critical approach to the subject, opening up issues and themes for the reader to consider and debate * Contains a unique breadth of coverage with contributions from 18 leading scholars in their field, all of whom write in jargon-free language that is easily accessible to students * Each chapter begins with a brief summary of its contents, allowing the reader instantly to grasp the fundamental areas under discussion * Each chapter will list further reading, directing the reader to academic literature on the subject and to relevant web sites. This will enable students to develop their knowledge further, and to keep up to date with developments in the topic * The work is tried and tested as a standard text in a number of courses in constitutional law and politics.

New to this edition

* The sixth edition expands its coverage of the following areas: * Structuring and steering grievance-handling, in a brand new chapter by Andrew Le Sueur * The European Constitutional Treaty * Regional government and devolution * The operation of the Freedom of Information Act

Since its first edition in 1985, The Changing Constitution has cemented its reputation for providing concise, scholarly and thought-provoking essays on the key issues surrounding the UK\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s constitutional development, and the current debates around reform.

The sixth edition of a highly successful volume provides a thorough review of the latest developments in constitutional reform. It includes a new chapter on \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'Constitutional Watchdogs\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\' and expanded consideration of freedom of information and the control of public expenditure.

Professors Jowell and Oliver have brought together nineteen expert contributors to offer an invaluable source of material and analysis for all students of public law.

Readership: This book is suitable for undergraduates and postgraduates studying the constitution as part of their law or politics degree. It will also be of interest to civil servants, politicians interested in constitutional issues, and voluntary organisations working in these fields.

Published Year: 2007 Format: Paper Back ISBN: 978-0-19-920511-0 Publisher: Oxford University Press No of Pages: 482 Our Price: £ 31.99 Reviews: 0 reivew(s).

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