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  • Leaders of the Opposition

    From Churchill to Cameron

    Edited by T. Heppell ...
    Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
    Timothy Heppell brings together a renowned group of contributors to consider the role of the Leader of the Opposition in British Politics. The book argues that the neglect of opposition studies needs to be addressed, especially given the increasing importance attached to the performance the Leader of the Opposition in the British political system. ... Read more

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  • How Labour Governments Fall

    From Ramsay Macdonald to Gordon Brown

    Edited by T. Heppell, K. Theakston ...
    Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
    What similarities exist between the reasons for Labour losing office in 2010 and those behind why previous Labour governments were defeated? This edited volume provides a detailed historical appraisal which considers the importance of themes such as economic performance; political leadership and the condition of the Conservatives in opposition. ... Read more

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  • Cameron and the Conservatives

    The Transition to Coalition Government

    Edited by T. Heppell, D. Seawright ...
    Series series Political Science and International Studies (R0)
    Specialists in Conservative Party politics examine the effectiveness of the Cameron led coalition. The contributors examine Cameron as leader and Prime Minister; the Conservatives' modernisation strategy; the level of ideological coherence in 'liberal conservatism'; and the impact of the coalition on a range of policy areas and on 'New' Labour. ... Read more

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    Success and the Illusion of Failure in Policymaking

    Unbroken Government demonstrates how institutional and electoral characteristics present since the writing of the Constitution influence policy development. Utilizing policy areas as diverse as human spaceflight, clean air, homeland security, and foreign policy, this work shows how these patterns manifest themselves in the policymaking process. ... Read more

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