Sex, Lies and Politics: The Secret Influences That Drive our Political ChoicesElections aren't just important – they are revealing. They tell us things about who we are and how we behave. Written by leading political experts, Sex, Lies and Politics reveals what really makes us tick. At once funny, revealing and shocking, it covers everything you need to know about the voters and their quirks, foibles and sexual secrets, including when they lie (often to themselves), how they are swayed by tribal loyalties (even when judging cats and celebrities), and why you should keep quiet about your Brexit vote when moving house... Combining brand-new essays with fully updated pieces from the acclaimed Sex, Lies and the Ballot Box and More Sex, Lies and the Ballot Box, this witty and thought-provoking collection is a guaranteed conversation starter. If you want to discover which party's voters have the wildest private lives, read on. |
Contents
do attractive candidates do better? Caitlin Milazzo | |
party manifestos Nicholas Allen | |
Signed sealed delivered Testing politicians responsiveness to voters Rebecca McKee | |
Turnout for what? The mismeasurement of electoral participation Christopher Prosser | |
the irrelevance of campaigns Mark Pack | |
how politics colours everything we see Robert Ford | |
gender identities Nicola Wildash | |
why voters emotions matter Markus Wagner 19 Whats in a name ballot order effects Galina Borisyuk | |
the myth of target voters James Morris | |
how public opinion changes during referendum campaigns Alan Renwick | |
the importance of issue ownership James Dennison | |
ethnic minority candidates Stephen Fisher 21 Not total recall why people lie about voting Paul Whiteley | |
Youthquake? The mystery of the missing young voters Stuart Fox | |
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Sex, Lies and Politics: The Secret Influences That Drive Our Political Choices Philip Cowley No preview available - 2019 |