Sex, Lies and the Ballot Box - 50 Things You Need to Know About British Elections (Paperback)

Shortlisted for the Practical Politics Book of the Year at The Paddy Power Political Book Awards 2015. Have you ever wondered...- what emotions really influence where your cross goes on the ballot paper? - whether people are claiming to vote when they haven't? - which party's supporters are the kinkiest in bed? In the run-up to the most hotly contested and unpredictable election in a generation, this exhilarating read injects some life back into the world of British electoral politics. Sex, Lies and the Ballot Box sheds light on some of our more unusual voting trends, ranging from why people lie about voting to how being attractive can get you elected. Each of the fifty accessible and concise chapters, written by leading political experts, seeks to examine the broader issues surrounding voting and elections in Britain. It is not just about sexual secrets and skewed surveys: it illustrates the importance of women and ethnic minorities; explains why parties knock on your door (and why they don't); and shows how partisanship colours your views of everything, even pets. This fascinating volume covers everything you need to know (and the things you never thought you needed to know) about the bedroom habits, political untruths and voting nuances behind the upcoming election. Foreword by Daniel Finkelstein

General

Imprint:	Biteback Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2014
Editors:	Philip Cowley • Robert Ford
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	336
ISBN-13:	978-1-84954-755-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Elections & referenda
LSN:	1-84954-755-6
Barcode:	9781849547550

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