6 reasons to read Polling UnPacked: the history, uses and abuses of political polling
1. There’s nothing else like it. 2. It’s “essential reading” says The Sunday Times. 3. It’ll make you smarter… … Read the full post »
Books
Here you can read all my reviews of books, and assorted matters – such as why I love printed books. They’re so much better than e-books.
How minds change: the new science of belief, opinion and persuasion
David McRaney’s book on how people can be persuaded to change their minds has come out to impressive reviews and good sales. … Read the full post »
The Liberal Democrats: From Hope to Despair to Where?
Particularly given the authors, this book coming out later in 2023 looks like it will be well worth a read. … Read the full post »
Just to be clear, this wasn’t me
No, this is not me. Absolutely not me. No way it could be me. … Read the full post »
PODCAST – Where is the Conservative Party going and how did it get here?
I really enjoyed reading Professor Tim Bale’s new book, The Conservative Party After Brexit. So who better to have on the latest episode of Never Mind The Bar Charts? … Read the full post »
How Big Things Get Done – and how target seats are won
Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan Gardner’s book, How Big Things Get Done, is, according to the cover, all about project management. … Read the full post »
The books I read in 2022
It’s become a tradition of mine to pile up the books I’ve read each year for a once-a-year bookshelf filing binge. Which also means I can handily record in one photograph what I’ve read in the last year. … Read the full post »
What is your top political book/show/film from 2022?
Whether it’s something that was new out this year, or an oldie that you came across for the first time, what were your favourites? … Read the full post »
Polling UnPacked: The History, Uses and Abuses of Political Opinion Polls
“Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand modern politics … comprehensive yet surprisingly fun” – Sunday Times on Polling UnPacked … Read the full post »
The Big Bow Mystery: the first locked room murder mystery novel
The Big Bow Mystery by Israel Zangwill is a locked room murder mystery that is usually taken to be the first full length novel of that type. … Read the full post »