Conservatism

Dr Mark Garnett (Lancaster University)

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Agenda Publishing
30 March 2023

Conservatism & right-of-centre democratic ideologies; Political parties

Series: Short Histories

"The nature of conservative ideology is and will continue to be warmly contested. In this short history, Mark Garnett contends that the disagreements have been particularly strong in the instance of British conservatism because the ideological label continues to be used by a prominent political party. Whether hostile or friendly in intent, commentators on conservatism have found it difficult to avoid the assumption that British ""conservatism"" must, at all times, be reflected at least to some degree in the policy platforms of the Conservative Party.

This book presents an account of British conservatism which avoids the usual confusion between the ideology and the stated principles of a party which prides itself on an ability to change its views according to circumstances. It shows, since the Tory Party adopted the name ""Conservative"" in the 1830s it has become increasingly difficult to associate its varying positions with a coherent ""conservative"" position, so that it is more profitable to discuss its ideological history from the perspective of liberalism and nationalism. This argument is presented by tracing the histories of the party and the ideology in separate chapters, whose themes and cast of characters rarely coincide."

By: Dr Mark Garnett (Lancaster University)
Imprint: Agenda Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
ISBN: 9781788215046
ISBN 10: 1788215044
Series: Short Histories
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 30 March 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Mark Garnett is Senior Lecturer in Politics at Lancaster University. He has written widely on Brtitish politics, in particular the relationship between ideas and practice. His books on the Conservative Party include acclaimed biographies of Tory grandees, Keith Joseph and Willie Whitelaw.

Reviews for Conservatism

Mark Garnett deftly interweaves history, philosophy and politics to create a readable and punchy narrative of the development of conservatism in its natural habitat of the British Conservative Party, leavened by pithy observations and sardonic humour. Vital background for anyone trying to understand how the party of Europe, morality and fiscal responsibility became the party of Brexit, Johnson and Truss. -- Kieron O’Hara, University of Southampton Mark Garnett has produced a highly readable account of the Conservative Party which weaves together thought and practice very effectively. It confirms my view of him as one of the best scholars on the Conservative Party today. I strongly recommend it for students and the general reader alike. -- Kevin Hickson, University of Liverpool In this wide-ranging and engaging account of the interplay of ideas, personalities and events in the history of the Conservative Party over two centuries Mark Garnett explores how the pursuit of office and changing circumstances have emptied Conservatism of ideological coherence. A frank and stimulating guide to the Conservative Party and the roots of its present discontents. -- Andrew Gamble, University of Sheffield