Who Enters Politics and Why?

Basic Human Values in the UK Parliament
1. Auflage 2020
ISBN: 978-1-5292-0916-7
Verlag: Bristol University Press

Buch, Englisch, 232 Seiten, HC gerader Rücken kaschiert, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 240 mm, Gewicht: 520 g

Exploring unique survey and interview data on the personality characteristics of British politicians, this book provides a timely psychological analysis of those individuals who pursue political careers and how they represent their constituents once elected.

Focusing specifically on the Basic Human Values of more than 150 MPs as well as hundreds of local councillors, Weinberg offers original insights into three compelling questions: Who enters politics and how are they different to the general public? Do politicians’ personality characteristics matter for their legislative behaviour? Do voters really get the ‘wrong’ politicians?

Taking a fresh psychological approach to issues that are predominant in political science, this book casts new light on the human side of representative democracy.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Weinberg, James

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Politische Führung
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Theorie, Politische Philosophie
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Demokratie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Why 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 Kingdom

Über Autor(innen)

Weinberg, James
James Weinberg is a Lecturer in Political Behaviour at the University of Sheffield who has experience of designing, conducting and publishing award-winning academic research in the fields of political psychology and youth politics.

James 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.