| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 232 pages) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 216-224) and index. |
| Contents |
1. Local elections : a case of mystery, intrigue and neglect -- 2. The evolution of local democracy -- 3. The local electoral system -- 4. Turnout in local elections -- 5. Contestation, candidates and incumbency -- 6. Party competition in local elections -- 7. Votes, seats and local electoral outcomes -- 8. Major parties and local elections -- 9. Minor parties and local elections -- 10. Local elections and national politics -- 11. Local by-elections : parochial contests or national electoral indicators? -- 12. Local elections and representation -- 13. Conclusions. |
| Summary |
Drawing on the results of more than 100,000 local elections dating back over three decades, this unique and comprehensive survey addresses the key issues and confusions which surround the local election system in Britain. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Local elections -- Great Britain.
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Local elections. |
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Great Britain. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Thrasher, Michael.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Rallings, Colin. Local elections in Britain. London ; New York : Routledge, 1997 0415059534 (DLC) 96036978 (OCoLC)35758090 |
| ISBN |
0203316932 (electronic book) |
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9780203316931 (electronic book) |
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0203412753 (electronic book) |
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9780203412756 (electronic book) |
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9780415059534 (hardbound) |
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0415059534 (hardbound) |
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1280322667 |
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9781280322662 |
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