British Conservatism : the politics and philosophy of inequality
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British Conservatism : the politics and philosophy of inequality
（International library of political studies, 33）
I.B. Tauris, 2011
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Bibliography: p. [255]-266
Includes index
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Description
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.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1. Conservative Philosophy and Inequality
Chapter 2. Neo-liberal Conservatism - Unlimited Inequality
Chapter 3. One Nation Conservatism - Bounded Inequality
Chapter 4. Middle Class Acceptance of Inequality
Chapter 5. Working Class Acceptance of Inequality
Chapter 6. British Acceptance of Inequality and Conservative Political Success
Conclusion
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