British Politics since 1945 [Paperback]

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

Introduction.

1. Achievements to Atrophy under Attlee (1945-51).

2. Peace and Prosperity (1951-1960).

3. 1960-70 Decade of Doubt; Decade of Reform.

4. Careering towards Crisis (1970-1979).

5. Renaissance of the Right (1979-1990).

6. The Pursuit of Post-Thatcherism (1990-1994).

7. Perspectives on British Politics since 1945.

8. Concluding Considerations.

Appendices.

Readable and well organised, it is equally suitable for a college course or a popular readership. History: Reviews of New BooksPeter Dorey is Lecturer at the School of European Studies at the University of Wales, Cardiff.British Politics since 1945 offers a comprehensive overview of post-war British politics ideal for introductory students and general readers alike. The book balances a narrative of the major events and personalities of the post-war political scene withlS†