Matthew Flinders
“This timely and provocative book shows why practical politics matters, and some of the ways higher education can strengthen democracy by developing education for practical politics across many subjects.” Chair, Political Studies Association Director, Sir Bernard Crick Centre for the Public Understanding of Politics, University of Sheffield
Matthew Flinders
FAcSS, FRSARt Hon Sir Oliver Letwin MP
“Titus Alexander has a long and distinguished record of promoting the capabilities of citizens to affect outcomes in the state and in society. This book helps to explain why citizens who do wish to contribute in this way in democratic politics need to understand the dynamics of politics and it helps us to educate the young in ways that will enable them to do this.” Minister for Government Policy in the Cabinet Office, 2010 – 2016, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster 2014 – 2016, Conservative MP for West Dorset from 1997
Rt Hon Sir Oliver Letwin
MPRt Hon David Blunkett
This could not be a more timely moment to seek to raise engagement with, and participation in, democratic politics. From the referendum campaign and its immediate aftermath, politics has emerged as of critical relevance to every part of the lives of those who would previously have believed that processes and institutions were something to do with someone else.Without knowledge, information and a grasp of how and where decisions are made, individuals are disempowered and disillusionment and mistrust is reinforced. That is why education and engagement are so crucial to maintaining and renewing the democratic fabric of our country. This book contributes to all these critical challenges.
Professor of Politics in Practice,University of Sheffield Secretary of State for Education, Home Secretary,Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, 1997 – 2005 MP for Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough, 1987 – 2015
Rt Hon David Blunkett
MPRt. Hon. Vince Cable
Politics dominates the daily news. But most people have little idea about what you have to do to participate actively and make a difference. That is one reason why politics is often disparaged and a source of cynicism. Moreover politics isn’t a career in a conventional sense and it is difficult to generalize about what makes for success. There are lots of books about political theory, ideas, policies and personalities, but this is one of the few which introduces the reader to the nuts and bolts of political life: a welcome contribution. Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, 2010 – 15, MP for Twickenham, 1997 – 2015
