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Britain Since 1945
Jonathan Hollowell
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Description for Britain Since 1945
Paperback. This volume offers an overview of Britain's development since the end of World War II. The book draws together the themes that have dominated discussion amongst scholars and media commentators, and provides a useful introduction for students of contemporary British history, politics and society. Editor(s): Hollowell, Jonathan. Series: Making Contemporary Britain. Num Pages: 480 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJP; HBJD1; HBLW3; HBTB; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 172 x 37. Weight in Grams: 870.
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 of the Second World War
- Draws together the themes that have dominated discussion amongst scholars and media commentators
- The chapters are set in context with a foreword by Raymond Seitz
- Covers topics such as foreigh policy, political parties, the media, race relations, women and social change, science and IT, culture, industrial relations, the welfare state, and political ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
Series
Making Contemporary Britain
Number of Pages
480
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780631209683
SKU
V9780631209683
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Ref
99-50
About Jonathan Hollowell
Jonathan Hollowell is an independent scholar living in New York. Educated at Cambridge University, the London School of Economics and Political Science, the University of Rochester (USA), and Oxford University, he was formerly a tutor for St. Peter’s College, Oxford. He is a former research fellow at the institute for Contemporary History in London and an assistant to former Prime ... Read more
Reviews for Britain Since 1945
"Jonathan Hollowell's fresh look at Britain's post-war story departs in important ways from standard clichés and captures instead the positive excitement for many of the country's new post-war self-belief. It should be read by all those looking for a refreshing alternative to the standard histories." Peter Jay, former BBC Economics Editor and British Ambassador to the USA ... Read more