The book is presented in five parts Part 1 reviews the social and historical context of British politics Part 11 explains the complexities of the govermental systems Part 111 & 1V explore the issues involved in citizens participation and part representation in the systems of gevernment Part V gives an overview of the methods adopted by society to control and contain its citizens Part V1 is concerned to illucidate the rational related to the construction of policy Part V11 summaries the new politics required as Britian develops closer links with Europe