Local Elections in Britain

Rallings, Colin (Author)/ Thrasher, Michael (Author)

ISBN 10: 0415059534 / ISBN 13: 9780415059534

Published by Routledge, 1997

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1st edition. 232 pages. 9.75x6.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Local Elections in Britain
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415059534
• ISBN 13: 9780415059534
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.52 kilograms

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Synopsis

Exploring the historical context, the structure and method of operation, Local Elections in Britain clearly addresses the key issues and confusions that surround the local election system including:
* the nature and extent of electoral participation including the crucial issue of low turnout
* the candidates, and the growing proportion of women challenging for council seats
* the performance of political parties, now a central feature of local elections
* the dangers of viewing local elections as national opinion polls
Drawing on the results of more than 100,000 local elections dating back over three decades the book is the most comprehensive study of local elections in Britain.

About the Author

Colin Rallings is a Reader in Electoral Politics., Michael Thrasher is a Reader in Public Policy. Both are at the Local Government Chronicle Elections Centre, University of Plymouth.