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British Politics: A Beginner´s Guide
Richard Grayson
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Description for British Politics: A Beginner´s Guide
Paperback. An updated edition of this popular title, covering the fallout from the Conservative-Lib Dem coalition, Scotland's independence referendum and the 2015 general election. Series: Beginner's Guides. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 198 x 17. Weight in Grams: 162.
No one saw it coming. No pundit, no pollster and no political leader predicted David Cameron's Conservative Party would win a majority of seats in Parliament and his three main opponents would resign as party leaders. The consequences of the coalition also became clear as the Liberal Democrats fell dramatically from grace, and lost their spot as Britain's third party. And despite Scotland voting `NO' to independence in 2014, the election result also threatens the Union, with the Scottish National Party winning all but three of the country's seats. In this timely ... Read more
No one saw it coming. No pundit, no pollster and no political leader predicted David Cameron's Conservative Party would win a majority of seats in Parliament and his three main opponents would resign as party leaders. The consequences of the coalition also became clear as the Liberal Democrats fell dramatically from grace, and lost their spot as Britain's third party. And despite Scotland voting `NO' to independence in 2014, the election result also threatens the Union, with the Scottish National Party winning all but three of the country's seats. In this timely ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oneworld Publications
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Series
Beginner's Guides
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780748788
SKU
V9781780748788
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Ref
99-50
About Richard Grayson
Richard S. Grayson is Professor of Twentieth Century History at Goldsmiths, University of London, UK. After 25 years in the Liberal Democrats, including time as a parliamentary candidate and Charles Kennedy's principal speechwriter, he left in 2013, joining Labour. He lives in Hemel Hempstead, UK.
Reviews for British Politics: A Beginner´s Guide
`Fresh and accessible. Grayson manages to convey with clarity some of the vital issues and writes with one eye on the current mood of cynicism about politics and politicians. An excellent starting-point.'
Professor Michael Kenny - Director of the Mile End Institute, Queen Mary University of London
`Combines personal insights with historical and academic context to map out ... Read more
Professor Michael Kenny - Director of the Mile End Institute, Queen Mary University of London
`Combines personal insights with historical and academic context to map out ... Read more