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Britain Since 1945
Contributor(s): Hollowell, Jonathan (Editor)
ISBN: 0631209670     ISBN-13: 9780631209676
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
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Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: December 2002
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Annotation: This book offers a comprehensive overview of Britain's development since the end of the Second World War. Drawing together the themes that have dominated discussion amongst scholars and media commentators, the volume provides a valuable introduction for students of contemporary British history, politics, and society.

"Britain Since 1945" comprises twenty-three contributions from leading authorities and newer scholars, set in context with a foreword by Raymond Seitz. The chapters are grouped under the thematic headings of government, society, and economy, and address topics such as:
foreign policy
political parties
the media
political and economic issues in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
race relations
women and social change
science and information technology
culture
industrial relations
the welfare state

The book fuses together these key perspectives to provide a rich portrait of Britain in the late 20th century and the changes and developments that have shaped the period.

Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- History | Europe - Great Britain - General
- History | Modern - 20th Century
Dewey: 941
LCCN: 2002066647
Series: Making Contemporary Britain
Physical Information: 480 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 1950-1999
- Cultural Region - British Isles
 
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Publisher Description:
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 change, science and IT, culture, industrial relations, the welfare state, and political and economic issues in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland