Title: Third force politics : liberal democrats at the grassroots /
Authors: Whiteley, Paul; Seyd, Patrick.; Billinghurst, Antony.
Publisher: Oxford University Press,
Year: 2006
Subjects: Liberal Democrats (Great Britain); Great Britain Politics and government
Abstract: "Based on extensive research and a nationally representative survey of the grassroots party, this is the first book-length, study of Liberal Democrat party members. It examines who they are, why they joined the party, what activities they undertake both in the wide community and in electoral politics, and it looks at their views on a whole range of policy issues in British politics."--Jacket.
Contents: Introduction and overview -- Who are the members? -- Ideology and the party members -- Why join the party? -- Explaining party activism -- Local campaigning and the Liberal Democrat vote -- Electoral performance and prospects -- Conclusions.