
Political Parties in Britain
Edinburgh University Press
Published on 27. July 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-7486-2569-7 (ISBN)
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 GreensThe peripheral parties: the BNP, UKIP, SSP and SLPLocal parties: Kidderminster Health and Hospital Concern, the Morecambe Bay Independents and Mebyon KernowHelpful 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
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 GreensThe peripheral parties: the BNP, UKIP, SSP and SLPLocal parties: Kidderminster Health and Hospital Concern, the Morecambe Bay Independents and Mebyon KernowHelpful 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
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 213 mm
Width: 137 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
363 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7486-2569-7 (9780748625697)
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Political Parties in Britain
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Persons
Matt Cole teaches Politics and History at King Edward VI Sixth Form College in Stourbridge, and has lectured on Social Sciences for the Open University and for Birmingham University. He has contributed to Politics Review, Modern History Review, Parliamentary Affairs and The British Elections & Parties Review amongst other journals, and broadcast as a BBC radio electoral analyst at the last four general elections. Helen Deighan teaches Politics and History at King Edward VI College, Stourbridge.
Author
Subject Leader, Modern History and PoliticsKing Edward VI Sixth Form College, Stourbridge
Teaches Politics and HistoryKing Edward VI College, Stourbridge
Content
Introduction; Part One: The Main Parties; 1. Origins and Development; 2. Ideology and Policy; 3. Support; Part Two: The Minor Parties; 4. Origins and Structure; 5. Ideology and Support; Part Three: The Peripheral Parties; 6. The Rise of Peripheral Parties; 7. Peripheral Parties after 2005.