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Devolution in Great Britain

by Wan-Hsuan Chiao
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781025384955
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Tradd Street Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 296
  • Original Price: GBP 26.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 590 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): World / European

"Devolution in Great Britain" is a comprehensive scholarly examination of the political and administrative challenges facing the British Parliament in the early twentieth century. Written by Wan-Hsuan Chiao, this work delves into the complex debate surrounding the decentralization of legislative power and the potential for a federalized structure within the United Kingdom. At a time when the central government was increasingly overwhelmed by local, national, and imperial responsibilities, Chiao analyzes the various proposals for "Home Rule all round" and the division of powers between central and regional assemblies.

The book provides an in-depth look at the historical movements for autonomy in Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, while assessing the practical implications of devolution on the efficiency of the British constitutional system. By exploring the legislative congestion of the era, Chiao offers a rigorous analysis of the arguments for and against constitutional reform. This work serves as a vital resource for readers interested in the evolution of British governance, the history of federalist thought, and the long-standing quest to balance local interests with national unity. It remains a significant historical text for understanding the foundations of modern debates regarding regional empowerment in the United Kingdom.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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