Britain since 1945
This book offers a comprehensive overview of Britain's development since the end of the Second World War. It comprises 23 contributions from leading authorities and newer scholars, set in context with a foreword by Raymond Seitz.:.; A comprehensive and fascinating introduction to Britain from the end of the Second World War.; Draws together the themes that have dominated discussion amongst scholars and media commentators.; The chapters are set in context with a foreword by Raymond Seitz.; Cover…
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- Full title :Britain since 1945 / edited by Jonathan Hollowell.
Summary
This book offers a comprehensive overview of Britain's development since the end of the Second World War. It comprises 23 contributions from leading authorities and newer scholars, set in context with a foreword by Raymond Seitz.:.; A comprehensive and fascinating introduction to Britain from the end of the Second World War.; Draws together the themes that have dominated discussion amongst scholars and media commentators.; The chapters are set in context with a foreword by Raymond Seitz.; Covers topics such as foreigh policy, political parties, the media, race relations, women and social chang.
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- Publication Date:©2003
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Blackwell Publishers
- Place of Publication:Malden, Massachusetts
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:©2003
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Description based upon print version of record.
The Physical Object
- Description:1 online resource (482 p.).
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:1281321273, 9781281321275, 9786611321277, 6611321276, 0470700874, 9780470700877, 0470758325, 9780470758328, 0470758171, 9780470758175
- oclc:on1363107035
- LC Classification:DA592
- Dewey Decimal:941.085
Table of Contents
Britain Since 1845; Contents; Notes on Contributors; General Editor's Preface; Foreword; Introductory Note and Acknowledgements; Part I Government and Politics; 1 Foreign and Defence Policy; 2 The Constitution, Government and Parliament; 3 The Political Parties; 4 From Commonwealth to European Integration; 5 Scotland: Cultural Base and Economic Catalysts; 6 Wales Since 1945; 7 Northern Ireland Since 1945; 8 The Currents of Political Thought; 9 The Civil Service; 10 Local Government; 11 The Media; Part II Society; 12 Social Trends, Structures, Values and Behaviour
13 Women and Social Change, 1945-199514 Cultural Change; 15 Education Since 1945; 16 Race Relations; 17 Health and Health Care; 18 Science and Information Technology; 19 Pressure Groups; Part III Economy; 20 Economic Policy; 21 Employment and the Labour Market; 22 Industrial and Labour Relations; 23 The Welfare State Since 1945; Index;
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