Buch, Englisch, 334 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 547 g
Gender, Race and Class in the British Parliament
Buch, Englisch, 334 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 547 g
ISBN: 978-0-521-46961-6
Verlag: Cambridge University Press
In this compelling book Pippa Norris and Joni Lovenduski provide the first full account of legislative recruitment in Britain for twenty-five years. Their central concern is how and why some politicians succeed in moving into the highest offices of state, while others fail. The book examines the relative dearth of women, black and working-class Members of Parliament, and whether the evident social bias in the British political élite matters for political representation. Legislative recruitment concerns the critical step from lower levels (activists, local counsellors) to a parliamentary career. The authors draw evidence from the first systematic surveys of parliamentary candidates, Members of Parliament and party selectors, as well as detailed personal interviews. The study explores how and why people become politicians, and the consequences for parties, legislatures and representative government.
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Fachgebiete
- Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Zentralregierung
- Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Kultur Politische Soziologie und Psychologie
- Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Globalisierung
- Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Spezielle Soziologie Politische Soziologie
Weitere Infos & Material
1. Puzzles in political recruitment; Part I. Who Selects and How?: 2. The structure of political recruitment; 3. Conservative recruitment; 4. Labour recruitment; 5. Minor party recruitment; Part II. Who Gets Selected and Why?: 6. Supply and demand explanations; 7. Gatekeeper attitudes; 8. Candidate resources; 9. Candidate motivation; 10. Comparative candidate recruitment; Part III. Does the Social Bias Matter?: 11. The values, priorities and roles of MPs; 12. The personal vote; 13. Reforming recruitment.
