Change—and Scepticism—as a Constant: Anthony King on Parties and Party Systems

Tony King had a healthy disrespect for conventional wisdom but a deep appreciation for common sense. Drawing on an eclectic mix of sources, both qualitative and quantitative, he wore his learning lightly, the better to highlight and explain to academic and non‐academic audiences how shifts in societ...

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Published in:	The Political quarterly (London. 1930) 2018-01, Vol.89 (1), p.38-46
Main Author:	Bale, Tim
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Appreciation Audiences change Common sense Conservative elections Labour Learning parties party system Political parties Political science Political systems Public opinion Qualitative research Quantitative analysis Wisdom
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Summary:	Tony King had a healthy disrespect for conventional wisdom but a deep appreciation for common sense. Drawing on an eclectic mix of sources, both qualitative and quantitative, he wore his learning lightly, the better to highlight and explain to academic and non‐academic audiences how shifts in society and public opinion drove change inside parties and in the party systems in which they operated. King asked great questions and provided answers that simultaneously captured complexity and the big picture. His provocative interpretations and analysis were always stimulating—and many of them proved highly prescient.
ISSN:	0032-3179 1467-923X