This introduction to political parties in Britain offers an examination of the main parties' individual characteristics (including policy, organisation and support) and explains the impact of smaller parties. Key themes traced throughout the book are the factors contributing to parties' fortunes and identities, and the causes of recent changes in both. Key Features Identifies the functions of parties in a democracy Outlines the key characteristics of Britain's significant parties Explains the relationships between them as a party system Evaluates their success as democratic institutions

About the Author
Matt Cole teaches Politics and History at King Edward VI Sixth Form College in Stourbridge, and has lectured on Social Sciences for the Open University and for Birmingham University. He has contributed to Politics Review, Modern History Review, Parliamentary Affairs and The British Elections & Parties Review amongst other journals, and broadcast as a BBC radio electoral analyst at the last four general elections. Helen Deighan teaches Politics and History at King Edward VI College, Stourbridge.


Book Information
ISBN 9780748625697
Author Matt Cole
Format Paperback
Page Count 224
Imprint Edinburgh University Press
Publisher Edinburgh University Press
Weight(grams) 324g