Hugh Butcher, at the time of the first publication, was Head of the Department of Applied and Community Studies, Bradford and Ilkley Community College.

Ian G. Law, at the time of the first publication, was Unit Director, Equality Services, Leeds.

Robert Leach, at the time of the first publication, was Senior Lecturer in Government and Politics, Leeds Polytechnic.

Maurice Mullard, at the time of the first publication, was Senior Lecturer in Economics and Politics, Bradford and Ilkley Community College.