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Palgrave Parliamentary Socialisation Learning the Ropes or Determining Behaviour? by M. Rush, P. Giddings
This first book-length study of the socialisation of MPs uses questionnaire data gathered over two Parliaments (1992-97 and 1997-2001) to find out how MPs learn about, and what their attitudes are towards, their role as a Member of Parliament. It analyzes their participation in debates, the use of Parliamentary Questions and committee work._x000D_ Table of contents : - _x000D_
Foreword by Peter Riddell Changing Westminster The Role of the Member of Parliament Legislative Socialisation: Surveying the Landscape Functional Socialisation: A Steep Learning Curve Attitudinal Socialisation: Clones or Mavericks? Behavioural Socialisation: Making Choices Parliamentary Socialisation 2010 and Beyond Appendix A: Questionnaires Appendix B: Selected Questionnaire Responses Appendix C: The Parliamentary Activity of MPs Bibliography Index_x000D_