The other members of the council were all chosen for their medical knowledge rather than a political background.
Need the political background to understand conditions in the novel?
In 1970s, 70% students, who were recommended to go to university, always had political background.
Gordon had a military, rather than political background, having been a Major in the regular army.
"I think what made it great was that it's a love story set against a political background."
"I don't have the political background needed to get that kind of appointment."
His family had no political background and knew almost nothing about politics.
I can never promise that there will be no political background.
People want to know the political background, and we should therefore be involved.
Of course, one cannot ignore the political background to the whole issue.
