British Elections and Parties Review

by David Denver (Editor), Justin Fisher (Editor), Steve Ludlam (Editor), Charles Pattie (Editor)

Overview

This volume features key political issues for 1990s Britain: the reform of the Labour party; the use of opinion polls; the impact of the media; European integration; Scotland and regional trends; and the bases of party support.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781135255855
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/18/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	304
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

David Denver, Justin Fisher, Steve Ludlam, Charles Pattie

Table of Contents

Contemporary British History- "This book provides an invaluable source of up-to-date information on parties, elections and voting behavious in Britain, drawn from contemporary cutting-edge research...The four editors are to be congratulated on producing the very model of an edited, research based book...This is a llively and scholarly testimony to the continuing vitality of the EPOP research community and its role in ur developing understanding of contemporary history, providing an invaluable source of reference for scholars and research students alike." Parliamentary Afairs -" the standard of papers is high and there is a useful compendium of data and further reading at the back." Political Studies- "As in previous volumes, these articles are followed by an invaluable reference section. This remains a "must buy" for all those with even a passing interest in elections or party politics." Contemporary Review- " This should prove an invaluable source for future students of British political life at the end of the twentieth century" Contemporary Review "This series has now become an indispensible part of our understanding of modern British politics

Editorial Reviews

Contains 12 revised articles, originally presented at the Elections, Public Opinion and Parties (EPOP) group's annual conference at the University of Essex in September 1997. Contributions address new research on parties, elections, and voting behavior in Britain and offer theoretically informed analyses of historical developments and current issues including party leader image, the sleaze factor, and the effect of the media in the electoral geography of Britain. Distributed by ISBS. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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