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xiii, 286 pages ; 24 cm |
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Making Defence Policy in Contemporary Britain -- The diplomatic and economic context for defence policy-making -- The Ministry of Defence in transition -- The Prime Minister and the 'central direction of defence' -- Cabinet government and defence policy -- The Defence Secretary and their department -- Departmental politics within the Whitehall village -- The Treasury and financial control in an age of austerity -- Civil-military relations in Britain -- The Armed Forces, judiciary and the fear of legal encirclement -- The influence of Parliament over defence policy -- Political parties, pressure groups and public opinion -- Conclusions. |
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9781032132884 |
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1032132884 |
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