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OverviewDeparting from dominant traditions in studies of the UK Parliament and its politicians, Who Enters Politics and Why? approaches the study of elite agency in Westminster from an original and rigorous approach grounded in psychological political science. This unique analysis considers the ways people enter in to politics, and how they represent their constituents as parliamentarians once they are there. Drawing on a survey of more than 100 MPs and in-depth interviews, James Weinberg assesses the demographics and characteristics of UK politicians. Through methodical analysis of attitudes and ideologies, he gets to the core of their motivations and the values that influence Parliamentary behaviour and policy making. This is a fresh psychological approach to political science that exposes the increasing disconnect between MPs and the public, and casts new light on the question of whether we really get the politicians we deserve. Full Product DetailsAuthor: James Weinberg (University of Sheffield)Publisher: Bristol University Press Imprint: Bristol University Press ISBN: 9781529209167ISBN 10: 1529209161 Pages: 232 Publication Date: 22 July 2020 Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Professional & Vocational , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsWhy Do We Hate Politicians? Psychological Scrutiny: Who Enters Politics and Why? All the Same! Demographic Homogeneity and Careerism Basic Values and Partisanship Parliamentary Behaviour: Personal Choices, Political Results Perfect Politicians? Voting Preferences in the United KingdomReviewsAuthor InformationJames Weinberg is Lecturer in Political Behaviour at the University of Sheffield and has experience of designing, conducting and publishing award-winning academic research in the fields of political psychology and youth politics. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |