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First Published in 1967, Politics and Government at Home and Abroad presents William A. Robson's penetrating observations on the basic requirements of democratic politics and government. Divided into two parts the essays cover a wide field. Part I deals with the fundamental questions of political thought such as relation between freedom, equality, and socialism; education and democracy, and the basic issues of practical government like reform of the British government; and the future of public administration. Part II of the book brings travelogue essays with author's reflections on India, America, and Russia. This book is an essential read for students and researchers of political science and public administration.

Manitoba Politics and Government is a rich and fascinating account of a province that strives for the centre, for the delicate middle ground where individualism and collectivism overlap, and where a multitude of different cultures and traditions create a highly balanced society."--Pub. desc.

Intro -- Endorsement Statement -- Brief Contents -- Contents -- List of Key Topic Debates -- About the Authors -- Tour of the Book -- Digital Resources -- How to Use the Book -- 1 DEMOCRACY AND PARTICIPATION: SUFFRAGE -- Chapter Preview -- Key Questions and Debates -- Democracy -- What is democracy? -- Legitimacy -- Types of democracy -- Direct democracy -- Representative democracy -- Advantages of direct democracy/disadvantages of representative democracy -- Advantages of representative democracy/disadvantages of direct democracy -- Key Debate Summary: Is direct democracy superior to representative democracy? -- Voting and non-voting -- Party membership -- Group politics -- Social movements and direct action -- Individual politics -- Key Debate Summary: Is the UK suffering from a participation crisis? -- Enhancing democracy in the UK -- Key Debate Summary: Will reforms enhance democracy in the UK? -- A wider franchise and debates over suffrage -- Universal suffrage -- CASE STUDY 1.1: THE WORK OF THE SUFFRAGISTS/SUFFRAGETTES TO EXTEND THE FRANCHISE -- The right to vote in the twenty-first century -- Should the franchise be extended to 16and 17-year-olds? -- Should voting be compulsory? -- CASE STUDY 1.2: VOTES FOR PRISONERS: A MODERN CAMPAIGN TO -- Chapter Summary -- Exam Style Questions -- Source Question -- Further Resources -- 2 DEMOCRACY AND PARTICIPATION: PRESSURE GROUPS AND OTHER INFLUENCES AND RIGHTS IN CONTEXT -- Chapter Preview -- Key Questions and Debates -- Specification Checklist -- What are pressure groups? -- Types of groups -- Pressure groups -- Interest and cause groups -- Insider and outsider groups -- Think tanks -- CASE STUDY 2.1: EXTINCTION REBELLION -- Corporations -- CASE STUDY 2.2: THE CENTRE FOR POLICY STUDIES -- Lobbyists -- Methods used by pressure participants to exert influence on both government and parliament.