British Trade Unions since 1933

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British Trade Unions since 1933

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Part of New Studies In Economic And Social History series

Summary

This textbook summarises the history of British trade unions between 1933 and 2000. The book discusses the key themes and controversies surrounding trade unions, including their economic impact and their influence on government. It gives students a lucid introduction to the recent history of British trade unionism.

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British Trade Unions since 1933 by Chris Wrigley

In reviewing major issues concerning the history of British trade unions in the last two-thirds of the twentieth century, this book discusses many controversial aspects of trade unions. It includes their economic impact (a cause of higher unemployment and lower productivity?) and their influence on government (unelected partners?). The book provides students with an accessible introduction to the recent history of British trade unionism.

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'… a very clear factual introduction to the topic … The style throughout is judicious and empirical, in the spirit of British industrial relations, using well-marshalled evidence to burst the bubble of political bias or dogmatic economic theory … a very useful historical text …'Labour History Review
Chris Wrigley is Professor of Modern British History and Head of the School of History and Art History at the University of Nottingham.
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ISBN 13 9780521572316
ISBN 10 0521572312
Title British Trade Unions since 1933
Author Chris Wrigley
Series New Studies In Economic And Social History
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year published 2002-12-12
Number of pages 116
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