Combines historical analysis with a sharp commentary upon the modern political scene. Reflects the key, recent developments in British Party Politics, such as the 1997 general election, 'New Labour' and the emergence of William Hague as Conservative Party leader. A welcome new second edition of a successful text. Tailored to the demands of A Level and Undergraduate students. -- .
By:
Robert Garner,
Richard Kelly
Series edited by:
Bill Jones
Other:
Bethan Hirst
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 15mm
Weight: 408g
ISBN: 9780719051050
ISBN 10: 0719051053
Series: Politics Today
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 14 May 1998
Audience:
College/higher education
,
A / AS level
,
Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction: Why do parties exist? 1. The culture of British party politics 2. The party system 3. The Conservatives: theory and practice 4. The Conservatives: organisation, membership and authority 5. The Labour Party: theory and practice 6. The Labour Party: organisation, membership and authority 7. The centre parties 8. The parties of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland (by Michael Cunningham) 9. The 'problem' of party finance 10. Parties and voters Conclusion: are parties amking a difference? -- .
Robert Garner lectures in Politics at the University of Leicester. Richard Kelly teaches Politics at The Manchester Grammar School
