As the most tightly-contested general election for 30 years approaches – and one which will be fought more than ever on local issues – Daniel Blythe gives an enjoyable, useful and penetrating insight into how to make your vote count.
Daniel Blythe says: ‘I went through a period of being cynical about politics, of being disenchanted and not voting. I know that was wrong, and it was because I didn't really understand what politics was about. So I’ve written this book to try to get other people excited about politics again. 2010 will see a general election that is likely to be the most closely contested in recent memory, and not just by the party leaders but by the hard-working candidates, party members and activists battling in their constituencies. I'm taking the opportunity provided by the internet to spread the message of this book. I want as many people as possible to read it and, with any luck, feel as inspired as I was to get interested in the world around me once again. Because if you’re worried about the issues that affect you – schools or crime, traffic or planning permission, MP’s expenses or your own bank balance – then you *are* interested in politics. And I’m looking forward to discussing the book and how to make politics work for you with anyone who’s interested on my blog.’
About the author:
Daniel Blythe is a graduate of St John’s College, Oxford. His published work includes novels, non-fiction and TV tie-ins, including the acclaimed Encyclopedia of Classic 80s Pop. As well as writing, he leads creative writing workshops for adults, young people and children.
The ebook version will also be given away via Waterstones.com/ebooks
The print version will be published by Icon Books on 4th March 2010 and available from all good bookshops, and in particular Waterstones.com.
1 comment:
Just downloaded your ebook and have begun to read it. I'm an A-Level politics student, so anything related to this area is interesting to me.
Thanks for letting us nab it for free!
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