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Party Ideology in Britain

232 Pages

by Routledge

231 Pages

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First published in 1989, Party Ideology in Britain presents an approach to the study of British politics which is distinctive in its focus on political ideas, rather than on the more familiar organizational basis of party politics. It sets out to explore what the major political traditions in Britain stand for, both in terms of general ideas and in relation to key policy areas. The contributors examine the nature of political ideology in Britain in the period since 1945, as revealed by the party system, and discuss the way in which general ideological positions have been related to policy and practice. Each of the major national party traditions is examined, showing how contemporary party thinkers have sought to apply and adapt the historic principles of their parties in the face of social change, economic problems and international developments. This book will be of interest to students of political science and history.

Notes on the Contributors Preface 1. Introduction Leonard Tivey 2. The Left John Callaghan 3. The Right Martin Durham 4. The Centre Robert Behrens 5. Social Policy Nicholas Deakin 6. Economic and Industrial Policy Leonard Tivey 7. Foreign and Defence Policy Edward Johnson 8. The Constitution Anthony Wright 9. Endpiece Anthony Wright Index

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Edited by Leonard Tivey and Anthony Wright

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