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This text examines key themes pertaining to the study of race and electoral politics. Addressing an issue which is of immense topical interest, it offers comprehensive coverage of key topics. Providing both an historical and theoretical analysis of race and ethnicity in politics, the contributors examine the participation and influence of ethnic minorities in electoral politics at both ends of the political spectrum. "Race and British Electoral Politics" should be of value for students studying British politics, particularly those taking course options on electoral politics, race, ethnicity and comparative politics.
Contents
Part 1 Examining race and ethnicity in the British electoral context: introductory remarks, Shamit Saggar; analyzing race and elections in British politics - some conceptual and theoretical concerns, Shamit Saggar; ethnic minorities and the British party system in the 1990s and beyond, Anthony M. Messina. Part 2 Political parties and race politics: ethnic minority participation and representation and the British electoral system, Michel Le Lohe; ethnic politics and the Conservatives in the post-Thatcher era, Paul Rich; New Labour debates and dilemmas, Kalbir Shukra; inequality, political opportunity and ethnic minority parliamentary candidacy, Andrew Geddes. Part 3 Levels of participation and policy influence: integration within the British political parties - perceptions of ethnic minority councillors, Jessica R. Adolino; the role of black and Asian MPs at Westminster. Jaqi Nixon; community politics and the problems of partnership - ethnic minority participation in urban regeneration networks, Philip Nanton; the public policy agenda - campaigning and politics for a multi-ethnic good society, Kaushika Amin and Robin Richardson; piecing together the puzzle - ethnic and racial politics and the British electoral map, Shamit Saggar.
