British General Elections Since 1945 by David Butler

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Summary

Thirteen general elections have been held in Britain in the post-war period, from Clement Attlee's surprise sweep to power in 1945 to Margaret Thatcher's third consecutive victory in 1987. Butler chronicles the demeanour and result of each election, and examines how election campaigns have changed.

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British General Elections Since 1945 by David Butler

Thirteen general elections have been held in Britain in the post-war period, from Clement Attlee's surprise sweep to power in 1945 to Margaret Thatcher's third consecutive victory in 1987. Several of these thirteen landmark events in British political history had unexpected results; all had far-reaching consequences. This book chronicles the demeanour and result of each election, and examines how much the way in which elections have been staged and fought has altered, with press conferences, advertising, opinion polls and media events transforming the electoral process. In considering these issues alongside other aspects - the law, the constituencies, the electoral system itself, voter behaviour - Dr Butler provides a useful guide to the continuities and changes which have characterized British general elections for two generations.
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ISBN 13 9780631160533
ISBN 10 0631160531
Title British General Elections Since 1945
Author David Butler
Series Making Contemporary Britain
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published 1989-06-15
Number of pages 128
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