Local Elections in Britain.
Title:
Local Elections in Britain.
Author:
Rallings, Colin.
ISBN:
9780203412756
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Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (243 pages)
Contents:
Cover -- Local Elections in Britain -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- List of figures -- List of tables -- Acknowledgements -- 1 Local elections-a case of mystery, intrigue and neglect -- 2 The evolution of local democracy -- 3 The local electoral system -- 4 Turnout in local elections -- 5 Contestation, candidates and incumbency -- 6 Party competition in local elections -- 7 Votes, seats and local electoral outcomes -- 8 Major parties and local elections -- 9 Minor parties and local elections -- 10 Local elections and national politics -- 11 Local by-elections-parochial contests or national electoral indicators? -- 12 Local elections and representation -- 13 Conclusions -- Bibliography -- Index.
Abstract:
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.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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