British Politics since 1945

British Politics since 1945

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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.

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British Politics since 1945 by Peter Dorey

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
"Readable and well organised, it is equally suitable for a college course or a popular readership" History: Reviews of New Books
Peter Dorey is Lecturer at the School of European Studies at the University of Wales, Cardiff.
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ISBN 13 9780631190752
ISBN 10 0631190759
Title British Politics since 1945
Author Peter Dorey
Series Making Contemporary Britain
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published 1995-08-31
Number of pages 400
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.