TY  - BOOK
AU  - Kettell,Steven
TI  - Dirty politics?: New Labour, British democracy and the invasion of Iraq 
SN  - 1842777408
AV  - JN1129.L32 K47 2006
U1  - 324.24107 22
PY  - 2006///
CY  - London, New York
PB  - Zed
KW  - Labour Party (Great Britain)
KW  - Democracy
KW  - Great Britain
KW  - Iraq War, 2003-2011
KW  - Politics and government
KW  - 1997-2007
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 186-208) and index; 1; Introduction : a sign of the times --; 2; The democratic consequences of new labour --; 3; Iraqnophobia --; 4; The march to war --; 5; Engulfed --; 6; Whiter than white --; 7; Business as usual --; 8; Conclusion : the reform agenda
N2  - "The events surrounding Brtain's involvement in the war in Iraq have clearly exposed the flaws and weaknesses that are inherent within the British democratic system. A deep-seated adherence to a top-down style of policy-making at the expense of more participatory and accountable forms of governance has been amplified by the internal structures of the New Labour government itself. The consequences have left an indelible mark on Britain's political landscape that will endure for many years"--Publisher description
UR  - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0667/2006298020-b.html
ER  -