ROBERT LEACH was Principal Lecturer at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK, where he is now Visiting Reader. He is also the author of The Politics Companion and, with Jane Percy-Smith, of Local Governance in Britain.
Introduction: Ideologies in Britain Liberalism Conservatism Socialism Nationalism Racism and Fascism Multiculturalism Feminism Green Ideology Changing Ideologies
Reviews of previous editions: 'A joy to read: well written with a clarity that will make it accessible to students, it is also very successful in achieving its objectives as an introduction to the main ideologies and their significance in British politics' - Wyn Grant, University of Warwick 'Clearly and objectively written, this book will interest all students of political thought' - M.Curtis, Choice