The British Party System - Softcover

INGLE

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0631144862 ISBN 13: 9780631144861

Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell, 1987

Synopsis

This work is an examination of the nature of the party system in Britain. It provides a detailed account and analysis of the political parties, examining their philosophy and beliefs, financing, power structure and leadership, local machinery and electoral support. It serves as an introduction to the nature of political parties, how they function and how they are likely to behave in the future.

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Review

'One does not have to delve very far into this book before one is aware of why it deserves a fourth edition. Unlike many textbooks, the writing style is excellent as is the structure of the text.  As he moves from topic to topic, Ingle offers what scholars and others have suggested is the case about political parties. Then he presents empirical information about each topic, demonstrating the similarity and contrast between supposition and fact...Anyone that seeks an introduction to British political parties or is well versed on the topic but wishes to be exposed to a sophisticated connnentary on the subject will benefit from reading this book.' - T.P. Wolf, Indiana University, Southeast, USA

Praise for the 3rd edition:

'Stephen Ingle's book on parties... has rapidly established itself as one of the best available guides to the British party system.' - Andrew Gamble, Political Quarterly

'Refreshingly lightly written...clearly structured...highly recommended.' - John Campbell, Times Literary Supplement

About the Author

Stephen Ingle is head of the Politics Department at the University of Stirling. His academic interests are in adversarial politics, especially in the UK, and in the relationship between politics and literature. He has publshed widely in both areas.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
• Publication date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0631144862
• ISBN 13: 9780631144861
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240