| British Political Parties Today Revised Edition Contributor(s): Garner, Robert (Author), Kelly, Richard (Author) |
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ISBN: 0719051053 ISBN-13: 9780719051050 Publisher: Manchester University Press OUR PRICE: $28.45 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 1998 Annotation: This important new book, one of the first to reflect the 1997 election result and its effects, reassesses the major political parties in Britain--their ideals, organizations, finances, electoral prospects and the effect they have upon British society. The authors begin by clarifying the functions of political parties, before examining their policies and the extent to which there is a consensus in modern British politics. The shifting nature of Britain's party system is then dissected, before a much closer look is taken at the structure, leadership and membership of Britain's three major parties. A separate chapter also inspects the parties of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, offering a fresh perspective on their priorities and internal organization. Although the book has a strong historical content, it also takes a sharp look at British politics under the new Labor government, while considering the state of the Tory party under William Hague. The likely effect of a more intrusive European Union is also embraced. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Political Process - Political Parties - Political Science | World - General |
| Dewey: 324.241 |
| LCCN: 99221329 |
| Series: Politics Today |
| Physical Information: 0.87" H x 6.15" W x 9.15" (1.17 lbs) 288 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |