Security in British Politics, 1945-99. (Reviews of Books).

Dan Keohane. Security in British Politics, 1945-99. New York: Palgrave. 2000. Pp. ix, 240. $65.00. ISBN 0-312-23572-0.

It is easier to write about a policy issue than about the role that such an issue plays in national politics. The former requires only an understanding of the attentive public that specializes in the chosen policy area. The latter additionally requires an understanding of the general public and of the competing claims of other issues on its attention. Keohane's useful book is based on an expert grasp of defense issues, and offers efficient case studies of the ...

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