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The contemporary House of Lords : Westminster bicameralism revived /

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Painting a detailed portrait of the House of Lords since reform removed most hereditary members in 1999, this book demonstrates the chamber's newly diverse membership and substantial policy impact in British politics. It also places the Lords in a comparative context, asks if it can be consider...

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Main Author: Russell, Meg (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford, United Kingdom : Oxford University Press, 2013.
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
Great Britain. > Parliament. > House of Lords > Reform.
Great Britain. > Parliament. > House of Lords
Legislative bodies > Great Britain > Reform.
Great Britain > Politics and government > 1997-2007.
Great Britain > Politics and government > 2007-
Parlements > Grande-Bretagne > Réforme.
Grande-Bretagne > Politique et gouvernement > 1997-2007.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Government > Legislative Branch.
Legislative bodies > Reform
Politics and government
Great Britain
Since 1997
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Painting a detailed portrait of the House of Lords since reform removed most hereditary members in 1999, this book demonstrates the chamber's newly diverse membership and substantial policy impact in British politics. It also places the Lords in a comparative context, asks if it can be considered 'legitimate' and examines the likelihood of reform.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 332 pages) : illustrations, graphs
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-315) and indexes.
ISBN:9780191654725
0191654728
1299966594
9781299966598
9780191751776
0191751774