General Editor's Preface 1. Continuity and Change 2. Thirteen General Elections 3. The Legal Framework 4. Constituencies, Seats and Votes 5. Franchise, Turnout, and Voting Behaviour 6. The Timing of Elections and the Party Battle 7. Changing MPs 8. The Cost of Elections 9. The National Campaign 10. The Media 11. Advertising and Polls 12. Local Electioneering 13. Conclusion Index.