This book offers a comprehensive critique of the historical debate
on the referendum and electoral reform in British politics from the
nineteenth century to 1981. The book falls into two parts. First,
the role of the referendum in political debate since the beginning
of the century is discussed and a detailed analysis of the
referendums of the 1970s is presented. Vernon Bogdanor then
clarifies both the benefits and the difficulties involved in the
wider use of the referendum. In the second part of the book, he
examines proposals for electoral reform since 1830 and considers
the attitudes of the parties towards it today. The different forms
of proportional representation are discussed and the consequences
of adopting them in Britain assessed. The People and the Party
System is written in clear, non-technical language and is intended
for the general reader. It makes an important contribution to a
vital debate and will be of interest to all those concerned with
British politics.
General
| Imprint: |
Cambridge UniversityPress
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
September 1981 |
| First published: |
1981 |
| Authors: |
Vernon Bogdanor
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
296 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-521-28525-4 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-521-28525-9 |
| Barcode: |
9780521285254 |
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