British General Elections Since 1964 by David Denver

British General Elections Since 1964 by David Denver

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The first book to look at a succession of British general elections in significant detail. By starting the survey in 1964 rather than the traditional date of 1945, it can also focus more rigorously on the changes which began in the 1960s and still affect general elections today.

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British General Elections Since 1964 by David Denver

This book reviews the history of British general elections since 1964, charting the changes in voters and parties at every step. In parallel, it shows how electoral analysts have responded to these developments. This fully revised and updated edition examines the general elections of 2015, 2017, and 2019 in the context of the momentous referendums on Scottish independence (2014) and EU membership (2016), showing the impact of these votes on an electorate which has become increasingly volatile. If the early post-war period was marked by strong partisan loyalties, based largely on social class, in 2019 Britain seemed to have entered an age of 'identity politics' in which factors such as age and educational qualifications gave a better indication of voter allegiance. By analysing all 16 elections since 1964 in their historical context, this book allows readers to understand both the scale and the nature of developments in British politics over these eventful years.
Review from previous edition With this book David Denver and Mark Garnett provide a valuable andtimely analysis of British general elections since 1964* Andrew Scott Crines, Political Studies Review *
David Denver is Emeritus Professor of Politics at Lancaster University and is the author of numerous books and articles focussing on elections and voting behaviour in Britain. Mark Garnett has taught Politics at Lancaster University since 2007. He is the author of numerous books and articles on UK Politics, specialising in the Conservative Party and the relationship between ideas and political practice.
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ISBN 13 9780198844969
ISBN 10 0198844964
Title British General Elections Since 1964
Author David Denver
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 2021-07-10
Number of pages 304
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.