- Hardcover: 336 pages
- Publisher: Atlantic Books; illustrated edition edition (9 Aug 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1843542226
- ISBN-13: 978-1843542223
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 311,083 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"'A good, racy read.' Anthony Howard, Sunday Times Books of the Year 'This survey of British political crises is invaluable... Full of lessons for politicians in the 21st century and a fascinating read in its own right.' Denis Healey, BBC History magazine 'There are, as this fascinating book illustrates, turning points in politics that hang on what Harold Macmillan famously described as "events, dear boy, events".' Financial Times"
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In "Politics and the People", Kevin Jefferys traces the history of modern British democracy through the eyes of its people. It is the first full-scale history of popular politics, from the inception in 1918 of enfranchisement as we know it, to voter apathy and low turnout in 2005. Jefferys interrogates questions such as: was there ever a 'golden age' of public political involvement? And if so, what has caused its decline over the last few years? Through his analysis of how, why and when the British public have voted, Kevin Jefferys offers fresh insight into our relationship with politicians, demanding a thought-provoking rethink of our political history.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Good read, better for research purposes,
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This review is from: Politics and the People: A History of British Democracy Since 1918 (Hardcover)
Plato once said that man is by nature, a political animal. The British, are political, only when they are feel like it. The author describes the English people's experiences with politics and concludes that the relationship between the English and their government as anemic : existent, but lacking energy and enthusiasm. I stress on the citizens of England in particular, that although the author is writing about British politics in general, from his
research, the Scots are far more political (read Scottish National Party and its continuous strengths) and so are the citizens of Northern Ireland. Yet the English, who constitute the bigger population of Britain seem much less interested. Both the political parties, Labour and Conservative party membership peaked in the 1950s and in decline since. The British have not been lacking in activism, but seem to be more interested in the environment,social and racial issues, along with civil movements than in their own government, which for a country with such a history, is surprising. I read this book at the time of the 2010 general elections, that was the first election after the global recession of 2007-8, and it came in line with what the author was saying : the British only seem to spring into action when it matters economically, but rather indifferent otherwise. The book documents well such facts as Churchill loosing the election after winning the war, to John Major's surprise victory after a long spell of Thatcherism, and the changing faces of the parties up to "New Labour". Interesting, but some sections go into details and statistics that may only be of interest to researchers. Otherwise, a good book for learning about politics in Britain.
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