Making Contemporary Britain – serie
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British Defence Since 1945
Häftad, 1989
608 kr
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At the end of World War II, Britain faced enormous financial and economic problems, made more intractable by the heavy defence expenditure demanded by colonial presence in Asia, Africa and the Middle East and the decision to go ahead with producing a British atomic bomb in the light of a growing …
End of the British Empire
The Historical Debate
Av John Darwin
Häftad, 2006
597 kr
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Within twenty years of victory in the Second World War Britain had ceased to be a world power and her global empire has dissolved into fragments. With what now seems astonishing rapidity, and empire three centuries old, which had reached its greatest extent as late as 1921, was transformed into …
Electoral Change Since 1945
Av Pippa Norris
Inbunden, 1996
1765 kr
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This book explores the nature of electoral change in Britain during the last half century. The period from 1945-70 was the classic era of two-party dominance at every level of British politics: at Westminster, county hall, and in the electorate. Since the early seventies Conservative and Labour …
Electoral Change Since 1945
Av Pippa Norris
Häftad, 1996
597 kr
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This book explores the nature of electoral change in Britain during the last half century. The period from 1945-70 was the classic era of two-party dominance at every level of British politics: at Westminster, county hall, and in the electorate. Since the early seventies Conservative and Labour …
Britain and European Integration Since 1945
Häftad, 1991
626 kr
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Britain has been a member of the European Community since the start of 1973, but it is only recently, with the publicity given to the plans for the creation of the single market in 1992, and the role of the community in environmental and social policies, that the mass of the population of Britain …
Sport in Britain 1945-2000
Inbunden, 2000
1765 kr
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This book examines the complex transformation of British sport in the second half of the twentieth century. Focusing on the key role of the media as a driving force for change, it also provides a fascinating account of the wider social and cultural history of post-war British sport.
Sport in Britain 1945-2000
Häftad, 2000
742 kr
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This book examines the complex transformation of British sport in the second half of the twentieth century. Focusing on the key role of the media as a driving force for change, it also provides a fascinating account of the wider social and cultural history of post-war British sport.
Prime Minister Since 1945
Av James Barber
Häftad, 1991
597 kr
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Since 1945 there have been nine Prime Ministers of Britain. This book outlines and analyzes the way the office has developed in the past 45 years. It considers the social backgrounds, image, relations with cabinets, role in policy making, and power of the men and woman who have occupied this office.
Civil Service Since 1945
Häftad, 1995
828 kr
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This book provides a succinct overview of the development of the civil service since the Second World War. Adopting a broad, historical approach, it assesses the changes in organization, structure and management of the Whitehall machine, alongside the continuities in the policy and practice of …
British Politics since 1945
Av Peter Dorey
Häftad, 1995
597 kr
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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 …
Consensus Politics
From Atlee to Major
Av Dennis Kavanagh, Peter Morris
Häftad, 1994
626 kr
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Margaret Thatcher's departure from office and the arrival of her successor, John Major, have had a profound impact on the way Britain is governed - and in this new edition of Consensus Politics, the authors examines the legacy of Thatcherite "conviction politics" and assesses the state of consensus …
Local Government Since 1945
Av Nirmala Rao, Ken Young
Häftad, 1997
698 kr
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This introductory textbook provides an historical overview of developments in local government in postwar Britain. Examines role of local government both as partner and as agent of central ministriesBased substantially on original research, yet written accessibly for beginning students and general …
Labour Party Since 1945
Av Eric R. Shaw
Häftad, 1996
580 kr
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This book provides a critical overview of the changing Labour Party in postwar Britain. Adopting a thematic approach within a structured, chronological framework, the book revolves around one central question: what has the Party been about and what specific objectives has it striven to realize? The …
British General Elections Since 1945
Av David Butler
Häftad, 1995
580 kr
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In this fully revised and updated edition of British General Elections since 1945 David Butler chronicles the demeanour and result of each post-war election. He also draws on the most recent research to examine how much the way in which elections have been stages and fought has altered, with press …
British Press and Broadcasting Since 1945
Häftad, 1996
626 kr
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This second edition of Colin Seymour-Ure's history of the press and broadcasting in post-war Britian offers a concise and fully up-to-date overview of the development of the media and its central role in British society.
British Economy Since 1945
Economic Policy and Performance 1945 - 1995
Häftad, 1995
684 kr
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In this fully revised and updated second edition, Sir Alec Cairncross provides a lucid overview and analysis of British economic policy and performance from 1945 to the present. The author takes a chronological approach, introducing the events of the period with an account of changing ideas on …
Town Planning in Britain Since 1900
The Rise and Fall of the Planning Ideal
Inbunden, 1996
1664 kr
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This book examines town and country planning policy in twentieth-century Britain as an important aspect of state activity. Tracing the origins of planning ideals and practice, Gordon Cherry charts the adoption by state, both at the central and local level, of measures to control and regulate …
Town Planning in Britain Since 1900
The Rise and Fall of the Planning Ideal
Häftad, 1996
597 kr
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This book examines town and country planning policy in twentieth-century Britain as an important aspect of state activity. Tracing the origins of planning ideals and practice, Gordon Cherry charts the adoption by state, both at the central and local level, of measures to control and regulate …
Northern Ireland Since 1968
Häftad, 1996
597 kr
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This second edition of Northern Ireland since 1968 provides a concise, thematic overview of the Northern Ireland conflict and its proposed solutions from the beginnings of the 'Troubles' up to the present day. Updated and expanded to include coverage of recent developments such as the publication …
Britain Since 1945
Inbunden, 2002
1754 kr
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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 …
Britain Since 1945
Av Hollowell, Jonathan Hollowell
Häftad, 2002
626 kr
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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 …
