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In this fully revised and updated edition of British General Elections since 1945 David Butler chronicles the demeanour and result of each post-war election. He also draws on the most recent research to examine how much the way in which elections have been stages and fought has altered, with press conferences, advertising, opinion polls and media events transforming the electoral process. In considering these issues alongside other aspects - the law, the constituencies, the electoral system itself, voter behaviour - Dr Butler provides an invaluable guide to the continuities and change which have characterized British general elections for two generations.

Table of Contents
1. Continuity and Change.

2. Thirteen General Elections.

3. The Legal Framework.

4. Constituencies, Seats and Votes.

5. Franchise, Turnout and Voting Behaviour.

6. The Timing of Elections and the Party Battle.

7. Changing MPs.

8. The Cost of Elections.

9. The National Campaign.

10. The Media.

11. Advertising and Polls.

12. Local Electioneering.

13. Conclusion.

British General Elections Since 1945

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      Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Published 28 March 1995
      ISBN-13 9780631198284
      978-0631198284
      ISBN-10 0631198288
      Also in:
      Media studies Political parties and party platforms Politics and government

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      In this fully revised and updated edition of British General Elections since 1945 David Butler chronicles the demeanour and result of each post-war election. He also draws on the most recent research to examine how much the way in which elections have been stages and fought has altered, with press conferences, advertising, opinion polls and media events transforming the electoral process. In considering these issues alongside other aspects - the law, the constituencies, the electoral system itself, voter behaviour - Dr Butler provides an invaluable guide to the continuities and change which have characterized British general elections for two generations.

      Table of Contents
      1. Continuity and Change.

      2. Thirteen General Elections.

      3. The Legal Framework.

      4. Constituencies, Seats and Votes.

      5. Franchise, Turnout and Voting Behaviour.

      6. The Timing of Elections and the Party Battle.

      7. Changing MPs.

      8. The Cost of Elections.

      9. The National Campaign.

      10. The Media.

      11. Advertising and Polls.

      12. Local Electioneering.

      13. Conclusion.

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