British politics since 1945
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British politics since 1945
（Making contemporary Britain）
Blackwell Publishers, 1995
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [354]-364) and index
Description and Table of Contents
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: ISBN 9780631190745
Description
This work offers a comprehensive overview of postwar British politics suitable for introductory students and general readers alike. The book balances a narrative of the major events and personalities of the postwar political scene with a critical assessment of the recurrent issues and concerns of political debate. It also analyzes the main ideological perspectives operating within party politics since the World War II - from the right, the centre and the left - showing how these dominant groups have viewed developments and expressed their ambitions over the last 50 years. The book makes extensive use of tabular material, and includes useful appendices for reference, such as a list of general elections and prime ministers since 1945, and a chronology of important legislation. It is a starting point for anyone interested in the history and politics of postwar Britain.
Table of Contents
- Achievements to atrophy under Attlee (1945-51)
- peace and prosperity (1951-1960)
- 1960-70 - decade of doubt, decade of reform
- careering towards crisis (1970-1979)
- renaissance of the right (1979-1990)
- the pursuit of post-Thatcherism (1990-1994)
- perspectives on British politics since 1945.
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: pbk ISBN 9780631190752
Description
British Politics since 1945 offers a comprehensive overview of postwar British politics ideal for introductory students and general readers alike. The book balances a narrative of the major events and personalities of the postwar political scene with a critical assessment of the recurrent issues and concerns of political debate. It also analyses the main idealogical perspectives operating within party politics since the Second Wolrd War - from the Right, the Centre and the Left - showing how these dominant groups have viewed developments and expressed their ambitions over the last fifty years.
Succinct chronological account complemented with critical, thematic assessment of ideas
Covers central topic on all introductory politics and postwar history
Extensive use of tabular material, and appendices for reference
Table of Contents
- Introduction. 1. Achievements to Atrophy under Attlee (1945-51). 2. Peace and Prosperity (1951-1960). 3. 1960-70 Decade of Doubt
- Decade of Reform. 4. Careering towards Crisis (1970-1979). 5. Renaissance of the Right (1979-1990). 6. The Pursuit of Post-Thatcherism (1990-1994). 7. Perspectives on British Politics since 1945. 8. Concluding Considerations. Appendices.
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