The
study of conservative politics, broadly defined, is of enduring
scholarly interest and importance, and is also of great significance
beyond the academy.
In spite of this, for a variety of reasons the study of conservatism and conservative politics was traditionally regarded as something of a poor relation in comparison to the intellectual interest in ‘the Left’. In the British context this changed with the emergence of Thatcherism, which prompted a greater critical focus on the Conservative Party and its ideology, and a revitalisation of Conservative historiography.
In spite of this, for a variety of reasons the study of conservatism and conservative politics was traditionally regarded as something of a poor relation in comparison to the intellectual interest in ‘the Left’. In the British context this changed with the emergence of Thatcherism, which prompted a greater critical focus on the Conservative Party and its ideology, and a revitalisation of Conservative historiography.
New Perspectives on the Right
aims to build on this legacy by establishing a series identity for work
in this field. It will publish the best and most innovative titles
drawn from the fields of sociology, history, cultural studies and
political science and hopes to stimulate debate and interest across
disciplinary boundaries. New Perspectives is not limited in its
historical coverage or geographical scope, but is united by its concern
to critically interrogate and better understand the history,
development, intellectual basis and impact of the Right. Nor is the
series restricted by its methodological approach: it will encourage
original research from a plurality of perspectives. Consequently, the
series will act as a voice and forum for work by scholars engaging with
the politics of the right in new and imaginative ways.
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