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Political Parties in Britain
Contributor(s): Cole, Matt (Author), Deighan, Helen (Author)
ISBN: 0748625690     ISBN-13: 9780748625697
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
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Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: July 2012
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An introduction to political parties in Britain that examines the main parties' individual characteristics (including policy, organization, and support) and explains the impact of smaller parties. The book identifies the functions of parties in a democracy, outlines the key characteristics of Britain's significant parties, describes the relationships between them as a party system, and evaluates their success as democratic institutions. It follows such key themes as the factors contributing to parties' fortunes and identities and the causes of recent changes in both.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | Asian - General
- History | Europe - Great Britain - General
- Political Science | Comparative Politics
Dewey: 324.241
Series: Politics Study Guides
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.4" W x 8.4" (0.80 lbs) 224 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Asian
- Cultural Region - British Isles
 
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Publisher Description:

Looks at parties' organisation, policy, support and impact, from the major parties to the local

This introductory textbook examines the factors contributing to parties' fortunes and identities, and the causes of recent changes in both.

Parties studied include:

  • The main parties: Conservatives and Labour
  • The minor parties: the Liberal Democrats, the Scottish National Party, Plaid Cymru and the Greens
  • The peripheral parties: the BNP, UKIP, SSP and SLP
  • Local parties: Kidderminster Health and Hospital Concern, the Morecambe Bay Independents and Mebyon Kernow

Helpful student features include:

  • A short, boxed paragraph of introduction and list of key issues covered in each chapter
  • A brief conclusion summarising what you should have learnt from reading each chapter
  • A glossary of key terms
  • Sample examination questions
  • Helpful websites and suggestions for further reading