On Michael Oakeshott
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Self-styled civil theorist Michael Oakeshott has written on both the liberal and conservative sides of political theory, but should be classified as neither. Oakeshott's insight on human experience, his perspective of politics as a practical activity and the consistency of his arguments reveal him as a champion of civil association, a theory of the state's role. While his relation of theory to conduct reaches some fallacious conclusions, his other work establishes him as an inspired independent.
Publication Name: Government and Opposition
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0017-257X
Year: 1992
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Steering the British state in the information age
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This article discusses the role of information technology in British politics, focusing on how the Internet, e-mail and the World Wide Web are used in political communication. Issues include the flexiblitiy, cost-effectiveness and connectivity of modern information systems, and focuses on how these innovations will affect the ability of core actors to steer the British state.
Publication Name: Government and Opposition
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0017-257X
Year: 2001
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The Blair gorvernment and the core executive
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The ideas of a UK core executive and the reforms that have taken place in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and the Cabinet Office (CO) are reviewed. The effects of the Blair government on the Centre and the parliamentary changes are highlighted.
Publication Name: Government and Opposition
Subject: Government
ISSN: 0017-257X
Year: 2004
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