Robert Ford is Lecturer in Politics in the School of Social
Sciences, University of Manchester, UK, and tweets
@RobFordMancs.
Matthew Goodwin is Associate Professor in the School of Politics
and International Relations at the University of Nottingham, UK. He
is also Associate Fellow at Chatham House and tweets @GoodwinMJ.
"This rigorous analysis of the rise of Ukip is the most important
books on British politics for years. Revolt on the Right is written
by two young political scientists, Robert Ford and Matthew Goodwin.
It is based on rigorous analysis of survey evidence, as well as
interviews with leading Ukip figures. It shows convincingly how the
Ukip insurgency reflects deeper changes in British society, changes
that the three major parties have barely glimpsed. Revolt on the
Right is not only an outstanding work of political science. It is
also one of the most important books on British politics to have
appeared for many years" - Vernon Bogdanor, The Spectator'An
excellent new book by Robert Ford and Matthew Goodwin' - Nigel
Farage, UKIP Leader
Winner 'Political Book of the Year', 2015.One of The Guardian's Top
Politics Books in 2014 - 'A sparky academic study of the rise of
Ukip'."Revolt on the Right is a rich and insightful dissection of
Britain's first new major political force in a generation. Ford and
Goodwin combine rigorous yet accessible statistical analysis of
UKIP's supporters with unprecedented access to party activists and
leaders. They paint a detailed portrait of the social forces
driving UKIP's emergence and how the party itself has developed to
mobilise a new mass electorate. This book is essential reading for
anyone looking to understand this fascinating, and potentially
disruptive, new force in British politics." Anthony Heath, Emeritus
Professor of Sociology, University of Oxford, and Professor of
Sociology, University of Manchester."Ford and Goodwin haven’t just
talked to everyone who counts and crunched all the data that’s out
there. They’ve produced a really approachable book on a party
which, by providing disoriented and disillusioned voters with the
alternative they’ve been looking for, may well make a big impact at
the next election and beyond." Tim Bale, Professor of Politics,
Queen Mary University of London, author of The Conservative Party:
From Thatcher to Cameron"Revolt on the Right is not just a timely
and fascinating book; it is also an important one: the first
detailed study of one of the most significant developments in
modern British politics – the rise of UKIP, which not only taps
into popular discontent with the European Union, but has emerged as
Britain’s first major non-toxic party to the right of the
Conservatives." Peter Kellner, President of YouGov."An essential
analysis of the phenomenon that is UKIP in the run up to the 2015
General Election. Vital for anyone studying modern British politics
seriously." Ben Page, Chief Executive of Ipsos MORI."As the first
serious study of the biggest challenge to the political status quo
in 30 years, Revolt on the Right will be hard to better. It is both
a garish picture of what the British right looks like when it has
had one beer too many, and a sympathetic and occasionally touching
account of the frustrations of the white working class voters
progressive culture and conservative economics have decided they
can do without." Nick Cohen, The Observer. "A forensic insight into
the explosive rise of Britain's radical right, packed full of
compelling research and first-rate analysis. A must-read for all
those interested in the state of modern Britain." Owen Jones,
columnist for The Independent and author of CHAVS: The Demonization
of the Working Class."This is an outstanding contribution to
understanding contemporary politics: a rigorous assessment of the
attitudes and demographics of UKIP voters as well as a brilliant
story of the people and feuds behind the disorderly rise of a
popular movement." John Rentoul, Chief Politicial Commentator, The
Independent on Sunday."UKIP – a quixotic project to transform UK
politics or the catalyst for partisan realignment? Read Ford and
Goodwin’s comprehensive and expert analysis before trying to
resolve the question." Professor Michael Thrasher, The Elections
Centre, Plymouth University, UK."This book presents an insightful
and highly informative analysis of the most significant independent
challenge to the existing party system in England. It is a must
read for anyone interested in the future of British politics." John
Curtice, Professor of Politics at Strathclyde University and a
research consultant for ScotCen Social Research. "The book is rich
in analytical data and contains the occasional anecdotal gem."
Kiran Stacey, Financial Times Political Correspondent."Revolt on
the Right is a must-read book for all politicians of the main
parties as well as the political commentariat." - Keith Simpson,
Conservative MP for Broadland and PPS to the Foreign Secretary.
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