The British Study Of Politics

Robert E. Goodin*

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    Abstract

    This article provides a discussion on the British study of politics. First, it addresses the revolution of 1975. The puzzle of why big ideas do come out of Britain, but there is a reluctance to brag about them, might be explained by the simple fact that there is a live-and-let-live reluctance to try to shove one's own ideas, however big, down the throat of the profession as a whole. It is suggested that UK political science probably is not pulling its weight at the very highest levels of political science worldwide. While concentrating on providing an academic assessment of British political science, it then closes with some comments on the contribution of the profession to British public life more broadly. Much of the contribution comes through deep-background influence on public values and public culture, through media appearances and helping to shape public debates.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationThe Oxford Handbook of British Politics
    PublisherOxford University Press
    ISBN (Electronic)9780191577062
    ISBN (Print)9780199230952
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2 Jan 2010

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