Britain at the Polls 2010
- Nicholas Allen - University of London, UK
- John Bartle - Essex University, UK
Politics of Britain
The ninth book in the long-running Britiain at the Polls series, the 2010 edition looks back at the political landscape since 2005 with special focus on the transition from Tony Blair to Gordon Brown and the impact of events such as the the financial crisis, the MPs expenses scandal and the first ever leaders' debates. The 2010 election is analyzed in this context and the final chapters look ahead to assess the fortunes of the new governemnt. A strong line-up of contributors includes Philip Norton, Paul Webb, James A. Stimson, Michael Moran and Ron Johnston.
Praise for the previous edition:
'With a first-class set of contributors this well-written and accessible volume will be essential reading for all concerned with British elections, voting behavior and party politics.' - Pippa Norris, Harvard University
An essential insight into the political process within the U.K.
An excellent assessment of the election which enabled the students to provide a comprehensive understanding of 2010 as a casestudy.
This is a readable guide to the 2010 election and quite suitable for students on my course.
It is useful but obviously very specific (i.e. about the 2010 election), which is why is supllmental. But it will be reccomened for a couple of lectures in particular.
