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The differences between politics in the United Kingdom and in the United States are both obvious and subtle, providing a relatively wide range of opportunities for comparative analysis. The quip that Britain and America contain two populations separated by a common language is popular because the observation is not only insightful but also readily applicable to a range of experiences, from daily life to more complex encounters. Because cultural differences are relatively subtle, comparative research can become particularly challenging.
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Cyr, A.I. (2011). Third Parties and Political Dynamics in the UK and the US. In: Casey, T. (eds) The Legacy of the Crash. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230343498_8
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