{"product_id":"modern-british-party-system-9780199217243","title":"Modern British Party System","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis new edition provides comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the variety of party systems found at central, devolved and local levels in British politics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA brilliant, mind expanding book — and very readable. * Chris Mason, BBC Political Correspondent and presenter of BBC Radio 4's Any Questions *\u003cbr\u003eEye-opening unknown insights into the inner life of political parties will grip casual and expert readers alike. Leaders who resist reforms, beware complacency at growing public distrust and cynicism, this timely and lively book warns, for parties are vital components of our democratic life. * Polly Toynbee, guardian columnist and co-author of The Lost Decade: 2010-2020 and What Lies Ahead for Britain *\u003cbr\u003eIn an age of extraordinary political flux, this authoritative analysis of shifting party allegiances and fragmenting political tribes is essential reading not only for students of politics but for anyone interested in the trends shaping public life. * Rachel Sylvester, Columnist and Interviewer, The Times *\u003cbr\u003eWhen so much of the media focus is on leaders this is a brilliantly researched and illuminating reminder that British politics is based around parties...making it a must read for all those that want to make sense of the changing political patterns around the UK. * Steve Richards, Author and Broadcaster *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1: Party Systems in the UK: An Overview 2: The Changing Electoral Market in Britain: From Mobilization to Competition 3: Understanding Electoral Change: Realignment or Dealignment? 4: How Parties Compete 1: Ideological Reputations and Manoeuvres 5: How Parties Compete 2: Programmatic Adaptation 6: How Paries Compete 3: Imagery, Media Effects, and Political Marketing 7: Conflict and Cohesion in Parties 8: Members, Leaders, and the Distribution of Power Within Parties 9: Party Organizational Resources 10: Parties and the Political System Appendix","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51017629630807,"sku":"9780199217243","price":33.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780199217243.jpg?v=1750774166","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/modern-british-party-system-9780199217243","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}