Political Ideology in Britain

(Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

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As well as introducing the 'mainstream' ideologies of Liberalism, Conservatism and Socialism, this text also examines challenges from nationalists, feminists and Green thinkers, and the ideological controversy surrounding multiculturalism. It concludes by reviewing the prospects for ideology in an increasingly depoliticised Britain.

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Reviews of previous editions: 'A joy to read: well written with a clarity that will make it accessible to students, it is also very successful in achieving its objectives as an introduction to the main ideologies and their significance in British politics' - Wyn Grant, University of Warwick 'Clearly and objectively written, this book will interest all students of political thought' - M.Curtis, Choice

Author Bio

ROBERT LEACH was Principal Lecturer at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK, where he is now Visiting Reader. He is also the author of The Politics Companion and, with Jane Percy-Smith, of Local Governance in Britain.