Acknowledgements Preface Part I: Concepts and Theories 1. Political Behaviour: Definitions and Methods 2. Schools of Behavioural Analysis Part II: Political Culture 3. The Idea of Political Culture 4. The Good Citizen 5. Aspects of Toleration 6. The Hierarchy of Politics 7. Political Socialization: Games Politicians Play 8. Judicial Behaviour Part III: Local Politics 9. The Study of Local Politics 10. Local Politics: Electors and Governors 11. Local Politicians: Ambitions and Motivation 12. Social Structure and Community Power 13. Decision Making in Local Politics Part IV: Voting Behaviour 14. The Study of Political Generations 15. Class and Politics 16. The Influence Groups 17. Ideology Issues and the Voter 18. Political Communication 19. The Floating Voter Conclusion Suggested Further Reading Notes Index
Biography
Howard Elcock enjoyed a long and distinguished academic career. He taught at the university of hull between 1966 and 1981 and then Newcastle Polytechnic (now Northumbria University) where he became professor emeritus in 1997.
