| Description |
1 online resource (602 pages) |
| Series |
Blackwell companions to British history |
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Blackwell companions to British history.
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| Contents |
Figures; Tables; Notes on Contributors; Introduction; 1. The Impact of the Second World War; 2. The Impact of the Cold War; 3. Population and the Family; 4. Cities, Suburbs, Countryside; 5. Class; 6. Immigration and Racism; 7. Sport and Recreation; 8. Youth Culture; 9. Sexuality; 10. Economic 'Decline' in Post-War Britain; 11. The Transformation of the Economy; 12. The Geography of Economic Change; 13. Living Standards and Consumption; 14. Gender: Change and Continuity; 15. Welfare, Poverty and Social Inequalities; 16. Education; 17. Health; 18. Rewriting the Unwritten Constitution |
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19. The Secret State20. Rethinking the 'Rise and Fall' of Two-Party Politics; 21. The Rise and Disintegration of the Working Classes; 22. The Growth of Social Movements; 23. Civil Society; 24. The Politics of Devolution; 25. The Politics of Northern Ireland; 26. Britain in the World Economy; 27. The End of Empire; 28. The Anglo-American 'Special Relationship'; 29. Britain and Europe; 30. British Defence Policy; Select Bibliography; Index |
| Summary |
A Companion to Contemporary Britain covers the key themes and debates of twentieth-century history from the outbreak of the Second World War to the end of the century. Comprising 32 essays written by leading international scholars, it provides readers with a single-volume reference to the varied perspectives dominating historical writing on this period. The volume opens with an assessment of the impact of war, before moving on to examine Britain's continuing role in the wider world, particularly the legacy of Empire, Britain's 'special relationship' with the United States, and integration with |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 556-566) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Great Britain -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Civilization
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| SUBJECT |
Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth II, 1952-2022 -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Great Britain -- Civilization -- 20th century -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Great Britain -- History -- George VI, 1936-1952 -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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| Subject |
Great Britain
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals
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History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Jones, Harriet
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| ISBN |
9781405141406 |
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1405141409 |
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