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The Conservative Private Members (1922) Committee is an important but elusive force in British politics. Despite becoming almost a household name during the leadership crises of 2022, it remains little understood beyond the corridors of Westminster.Established in 1923 by a group of Conservative MPs elected the year before, the Committee offers backbenchers an opportunity to discuss their views and coordinate independently of the frontbench. Over time it has become the kingmaker of the Conservative Party, overseeing leadership elections and confidence votes such as that faced by Boris Johnson over 'partygate'.How did the Committee come together? How is it structured and how much power does it really wield? These are among the questions the book considers. Providing unprecedented insights into this long-standing institution, it is essential reading for anyone who cares about the integrity of our political system

Front Cover -- About the Author -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- Part 1: The Australian welfare state in context -- 1. The development of the welfare state: History, politics and ideology -- 2. The neoliberal critique: Leading the backlash -- 3. The impact of globalisation: Driving the backlash? -- 4. Defence and reform of the welfare state: Towards greater equity -- Part 2: Australian political parties and the welfare state -- 5. Liberal Party policy: Forgotten people to mutual obligation -- 6. Labor Party policy: Wage earners' welfare state to social inclusion -- 7. The Australian Greens: Foremost supporters of the welfare state -- Part 3: Interest groups and the welfare state -- 8. The Australian Council of Social Service: Defending the welfare state -- 9. Contributors to the debate: Business, trade unions, social workers, media and consumers -- 10. Faith-based welfare and social justice: Christianity, Judaism and Islam -- 11. Social policy analysis: Young people leaving state care -- 12. The future of Australia's welfare state: Towards or away from welfare retrenchment? -- Glossary -- References -- Index.

This book is concerned with the origins, evolution and impact of drugs on the states and societies of the Middle East. The primary focus of the book is ten countries, chosen because of their substantive yet contrasting experiences with different aspects of drugs, from cultivation, through consumption and trafficking, to state responses and the final incorporation of drugs into the cultures of the different societies

Front cover -- Credits -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter I - 1911-1945 -- Chapter II - 1946-1959 -- Chapter III - 1960-1968 -- Chapter IV - 1969-1970 -- Chapter V - 1971-1975 -- Chapter VI - 1976-1980 -- Chapter VII - 1981-1985 -- Chapter VIII - 1986-1987 -- Chapter IX - 1988-1995 -- Chapter X - 1996-2000 -- Chapter XI - 2001-2002 -- Chapter XII - 2003-2013 -- Chapter XIII - 2014-2016 -- Bibliography -- About the Author -- Index.