A concise explanation of all the elements that make up current British defence policy as it goes through a major transition to confront the technological and political challenges Britain faces in the coming decade.  Meer

This book looks at the period 2015–18 in French politics, which witnessed the emergence of a new political order centred on Emmanuel Macron. It asks whether modern political leadership is capable of restoring trust in political institutions and investigates the transformative nature of the Macron presidency.  Meer

A perfect primer for anyone interested in the politics of referendums. -- .  Meer

The purpose of the book is to raise awareness of the uniqueness of the United Kingdom’s unwritten constitution and to make it clear how the devolution of powers to the home nations, begun in 1998, coupled with the trials and tribulations associated with Brexit.  Meer

This book is the only one of its kind, providing a clear and exhaustive analysis of the different approaches to the future of Britain’s second chamber.  Meer

Providing both an overview of the political situation and context in China with ethnographic insights, The Politics of Everyday China aims to give both the new student of China and those who have encountered the subject before an insight that goes beyond the usual cliché and surface description.  Meer

The second entry in the Pocket Politics series provides an accessible account of the ideas and shifts that propelled Donald Trump to victory in the 2016 US presidential election and looks at the likely consequences of the result.  Meer

This book assesses the challenges that lobbying, particularly by big business and ‘lobbyists for hire’ poses for democracy and suggests how it can be effectively regulated.  Meer