Synopses & Reviews
This broad-ranging text examines the big issues about political attitudes, behavior and participation in contemporary Britain. Written by a leading expert and drawing on extensive research, this will be essential reading for all students of British politics and everyone involved in the world of politics and policy.
About the Author
PAUL WHITELEY is Professor of Government, University of Essex and Director of the ESRC Democracy and Participation Programme. He won an award fro the Political Studies Association in 2003 for his achievements in bringing political science to a general audience.
PATRICK SEYD is Professor of Politics at Sheffield University. Together they have written authoritative accounts of grass roots participation in each of the main British political parties and are at present completing one on Citizenship.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Nature of British Democracy
Changing Political Values and Attitudes
Understanding Trends in Voting
Party Attachment and Identification
Participation at the Grass Roots
The Media, the Public and Politics
The Implications for Policy
The Implications for Governance in a Globalizing World
Conclusion: Reviving British Democracy