Britain Since 1945 by David Childs

Britain Since 1945 by David Childs

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this third edition of David Childs' classic text has been substantially updated, including a new chapter which looks at the last years of Thatcher rule and the post-Thatcher era.

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Britain Since 1945 by David Childs

In this study of post-war Britain, David Childs gives an account of the varying fortunes of the different political parties from 1945 until the present day. This third edition: provides a well-documented framework for students of modern history and politics; extends right up to the last years of Thatcher and the post-Thatcher era; presents detailed analysis of cabinets and the issues they faced; deals with economic problems, industrial relations, the role of women, immigration, education, social policy and the media as well as politics; and includes a series of revised tables covering industrial relations, defence expenditure, the standard of living, energy consumption, the health service and more.
Childs, David: -

David Childs is Professor of Politics at Nottingham University in England, and the author of 15 books on Germany, including Germany on the Road to Unity and Germany Since 1918. He predicted the demise of the East German regime in 1988 and was himself spied upon by the Stasi in Britain and in Germany. Richard Popplewell is Lecturer in Politics at the University of Salford in the United Kingdom, and was previously Bradley Fellow at Georgetown University.

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ISBN 13 9780415060240
ISBN 10 0415060249
Title Britain Since 1945
Author David Childs
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 1992-10-22
Number of pages 416
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.