Democratisation in Britain: Elites, Civil Society and Reform Since 1800

by John Garrard

Overview

Much more than just a conventional history of franchise reform, this book explores the process whereby British politics was democratized and tries to account for its relative success. Britain is set within the context of successive waves of democratisation which have been in progress internationally since 1800. The author examines the role of British political elites, and the strength and character of civil society amongst the social groups included from 1832 onwards. He also analyzes the democratization of electoral behaviour.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780333646403
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	05/18/2017
Series:	British Studies Series , #16
Edition description:	2001
Pages:	317
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

JOHN GARRARD is Senior Lecturer in Politics and Contemporary History at the University of Salford, and is a member of its European Studies Research Institute. Much of his work has been located on the borderline of political science and history.
JOHN GARRARD is Senior Lecturer in Politics and Contemporary History at the University of Salford, and is a member of its European Studies Research Institute. Much of his work has been located on the borderline of political science and history.

Table of Contents

Introduction
British Politics Before Democratisation Began
The Process of Democratisation
The Role of British Political Elites
Middle Class Males and Political Fitness
Working Class Males and Political Fitness
Women and Political Fitness
The Democratisation of Electoral Behaviour
Conclusion
Further Reading
Index.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

'This thoughtful and informative study in British democratization will appeal chiefly to advanced undergraduates, postgraduate students, and academics.' - Ian Machin, Unviersity of Dundee, Political Studies

'This is a wide-ranging and timely study, which places analysis of the process of political enfranchisement firmly in its social and cultural context. Those concerned with the nature of democracy as well as its future will gain much from reading this book.' - Alan Kidd, Social History

'Garrard's detailed examination of the sources and in-depth presentation of the argument makes this work a good addition to our knowledge of the British road to democracy.' - Dilys Hill, University of Southampton, Democratization