The House of Commons: An Anthropology of MPs at Work

by Emma Crewe

Book Overview

The House of Commons is one of Britain's mysterious institutions: constantly in the news yet always opaque. In this ground-breaking anthropological study of the world's most famous parliament, Emma Crewe reveals the hidden mechanisms of parliamentary democracy.

Examining the work of Members of Parliament - including neglected areas such as constituencies and committees - this book provides unique insights into the actual lives and working...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1474234577
• ISBN13: 9781474234573
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"