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British Politics since 1945

Peter Dorey (Author)

9780631190752, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 31 August 1995

400 pages
21.6 x 13.7 x 2.9 cm, 0.544 kg

"Readable and well organised, it is equally suitable for a college course or a popular readership." History: Reviews of New Books

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

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.

Subject Areas: Politics & government [JP]
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