Books by David Judge

"He's got two dads, my lad. One's black. That makes him black. I suppose."Manchester, 1983. Dave loves Rod Stewart, Joanne and his Ford Capri. He's all set for a new start. Only Joanne's about to have someone else's baby. Is Dave ready to become a dad even though he's not the father?A punchy and poetic exploration of family, race, identity and love, SparkPlug is the story of a white man who becomes the adoptive father, mother and best friend of a mixed-race child, David.Inspired by autobiographical events and exploring the playwright's background as an actor and spoken word artist, SparkPlug is a lyrical and energetic monologue that examines what family means in today's society.

First Published in 1993. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

This volume provides an insight into the theory and practice of political representation, a concept that is central to the understanding of modern British politics. It explores the key elements of representation and the connections between theory and the British representative tradition.