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OverviewMembers of parliament in the United Kingdom are elected to represent geographic constituencies, but how are these defined and what are the consequences for representative democracy? Following the Conservative party's large majority in the 2019 general election, some have suggested that drastic changes to Britain's constituency boundaries could be afoot, affecting every corner of the UK. As populations grow and move, it is commonly accepted that changes are necessary, but these are fraught with difficulty, and the political consequences may be drastic. This major new survey reveals how constituency mapping has changed since 1832. Tackling issues such as the evolution of an independent procedure, first introduced in 1944, and the new rules for redistributions introduced in 2011, it illustrates how election results have favoured some political parties over others. Is our electoral system and the way it is mapped fit for purpose? -- . Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ron Johnston , Charles Pattie , David RossiterPublisher: Manchester University Press Imprint: Manchester University Press Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 21.60cm ISBN: 9781526151810ISBN 10: 1526151812 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 29 January 2021 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationRon Johnston was Professor of Geography in the School of Geographical Sciences at the University of Bristol Charles Pattie is Professor of Politics at the University of Sheffield David Rossiter is now an independent researcher, having previously held posts at several British universities Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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