Twentieth-century Britain : economic, social, and cultural change

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Twentieth-century Britain : economic, social, and cultural change

edited by Paul Johnson

Longman, 1994

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20th century Britain

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Key dates and events: p. [492]-504

Includes bibliographical references and index

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Social conditions and expectations have significantly improved for the majority of British citizens since 1900; similarly, economic performance today compares favourably with our past (though less so with our European competitors). Yet we are burdened with a sense of failure and uncertainty, convinced that society has become more violent and less cohesive, that the economic situation has deteriorated, and that the quality of national life is in decline. What justification is there for this pervasive view? An impressive team of contributors (assembled in association with the Economic History Society) examines the historical record to provide objective answers in this vigorous and searching introduction - designed for students, teachers and general readers - to the economic, social and cultural development of Britain this century.

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Introduction: Britain Britain in the world economy Regions and industries in Britain Edwardian Britain: Empire, Income and Political discontent Poverty and Social Reforms The Social, Economic and Political status of women Sport and recreation Nationality and Ethnicity The First World War and its aftermath The Onset of Depression Recovery from Depression Unemployment and the Dole in war Britain Attitudes to War The New Consumerism Cinema and Broadcasting The War economy Austerity and Boom The Golden Age, 1955-1973 Crisis and turn around? 1973-1993 Postwar welfare Education and Social Mobility Women since 1945 Immigration and Race relations in Postwar Britain Religion and Secularization Pressure groups and popular Campaigns Youth Culture The Role of the State in Twentieth Century Britain.

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