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British Conservatism: The Politics and Philosophy of Inequality

British Conservatism: The Politics and Philosophy of Inequality

Dorey, Peter

Hardcover

Series: International Library of Political Studies, Book 53

General Political Science

ISBN10: 1845113527
ISBN13: 9781845113520
Publisher: I. B. Tauris & Company
Published: Oct 30 2010
Pages: 288
Weight: 1.05
Height: 1.10 Width: 5.70 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Defence of inequality has always been a core principle of the Conservative Party in Great Britain. Yet the Conservatives have enjoyed great electoral success in a British society marked by widespread inequalities of wealth and income. Peter Dorey here examines the intellectual and political arguments which Conservatives use to justify inequality. He also considers debates between Conservatives over how much inequality is desirable or acceptable. Should inequality be unlimited, in order to promote liberty, incentives and rewards? Or should inequality be kept within certain bounds to prevent social breakdown and political upheaval? Finally, he examines why some less prosperous sections of British society have nonetheless supported the Conservatives instead of political parties promoting equality. This book will be an important resource for students and commentators of contemporary British politics.

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