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Focusing on the events of the 2015 British General Election, this book provides an in-depth analysis of a highly unpredictable political landscape. It explores the key moments, strategies, and outcomes that defined the election, making it essential for those interested in contemporary politics and electoral dynamics. The narrative captures the complexity of the campaign and the implications of the results for the future of British politics.

The British General Election of 2010 is a must-read for anyone wanting to know how the action unfolded in the most dramatic election for a generation. Drawing on hundreds of confidential interviews with all the key players, it offers a compelling insider's guide to the election's background, campaign and results, including a detailed account of what really happened in the formation of the UK's first coalition government since the second world war. Designed to appeal to everyone from Westminster insiders, to politics students and to the wider general public, this is the authoritative account of the 2010 election. Continuing a proud Palgrave Macmillan tradition, The British General Election of 2010 is the eighteenth in the prestigious series of books dating back to 1945.

Focusing on the 1997 British General Election, this authoritative study provides a detailed examination of Labour's victory, highlighting the campaign's innovative strategies and media battles. It offers insights from close observations of party headquarters, analyzing the strategic decisions made by each party. The book is enriched with extensive data, statistical analysis, and engaging illustrations, including plates and cartoons that capture the election's drama and atmosphere, making it both informative and entertaining for readers interested in political history.

The British General Election of 2017 is the definitive and authoritative account of one of the most dramatic elections in British history.

The advent of new technology and the importation of 'professional communicators' has transformed the nature of British election campaigning. In this book, Dennis Kavanagh explores this so-called process of 'Americanization', characterized by the increasing importance of the media in elections and the rise of advertising agencies, pollsters, public relations advisers and speechwriters. He examines how the 'professional communicators' function within British politics, and assesses the reaction of the politicians themselves to the changing environment of election campaigns.

Written from a UK perspective in a consistently clear and lively style, constantly challenging the reader and raising thought-provoking issues, Politics UK examines, in an introductory fashion, the core elements of politics in the United Kingdom. Provides information on the constitution, political ideology, parliament, Prime Minister and departments of the government, elections and voting behavior, the media, pressure groups, local government and the judiciary as well as the major policy areas. For anyone interested in the government and politics of the UK. Previous edition ISBN 0-132-69606-1.

This textbook offers a concise yet thorough overview of its subject, making it ideal for students seeking a clear understanding. Authored by two established scholars, it incorporates the latest information, ensuring relevance in today's academic landscape. Its affordability adds to its appeal, providing great value for money without compromising on quality.

Witty and thought-provoking examination of what really stimulates the voting public.

Originally published in 1983, this book locates the behavioural approach to the study of politics in its social science and historical context. The text reviews the findings in a number of fields – public opinion, electoral behaviour, political participation, policy outputs, political recruitment, political welfare and socialisation, among others. The book is comprehensive and when first published it was the first single-author study to integrate the diverse findings of many studies both from the UK and North America. It was particularly written for students on courses in political analysis, political methods, political sociology and political behaviour