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Local Elections in Britain
Contributor(s): Rallings, Colin (Author), Thrasher, Michael (Author)
ISBN: 0415059534     ISBN-13: 9780415059534
Publisher: Routledge
OUR PRICE:   $171.00  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: July 1997
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Annotation: Exploring the historical context, structure and method of operation, "Local Elections in Britain" clearly addresses the key issues and confusions that surround the local election system, including: the nature and extent of electoral participation such as the crucial issue of low turnout, the candidates, and the growing proportion of women challenging for council seats, and the dangers of viewing local elections as national opinion polls. Drawing on the results of more than 100,000 local elections dating back over three decades, this book is the most comprehensive study of local elections in Britain.
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BISAC Categories:
- Political Science | International Relations - General
- Political Science | Political Process - Campaigns & Elections
Dewey: 324.941
LCCN: 96036978
Lexile Measure: 1470
Physical Information: 0.97" H x 6.32" W x 9.28" (1.12 lbs) 244 pages
 
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Exploring the historical context, the structure and method of operation, Local Elections in Britain clearly addresses the key issues and confusions that surround the local election system including:
* the nature and extent of electoral participation including the crucial issue of low turnout
* the candidates, and the growing proportion of women challenging for council seats
* the performance of political parties, now a central feature of local elections
* the dangers of viewing local elections as national opinion polls
Drawing on the results of more than 100,000 local elections dating back over three decades the book is the most comprehensive study of local elections in Britain.