The First Thatcher Government, 1979-1983
The First Thatcher Government, 1979-1983

Author: Martin Holmes

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-06-18

Total Pages: 152

ISBN-13: 1000301443

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Originally published in 1985. This book has two aims: first, to analyse the change in economic policy formation between 1979 and 1983 and the way in which policy sources were translated into reality, and second, to analyse how the first Thatcher government has changed the nature of contemporary Conservatism. These two themes overlap so consistently

Thatcher and Thatcherism
Thatcher and Thatcherism

Author: Eric J. Evans

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2008-01-28

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 1134776691

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Thatcherism produced dramatic changes, both in Britain and abroad. This expanded second edition brings the book up to date and surveys the origins and impact of Thatcherism as a cultural construct and an economic creed.

The Free Economy and the Strong State
The Free Economy and the Strong State

Author: Andrew Gamble

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 1994-05-24

Total Pages: 293

ISBN-13: 1349233870

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The Thatcher era was a turbulent and controversial period in British politics. Andrew Gamble's authoritative account - now revised and updated to cover Thatcher's fall and legacy - analyses the ideology, statecraft, and economic and social programme of the Thatcher Government. He explores rival interpretations of Thatcherism and assesses the evidence for claims that the Thatcher Government transformed British politics. A new conclusion considers the Conservative Party after Thatcher. New to this Edition: - Both Thatcher's fall and legacy covered in this text - New conclusion appraising the Conservative party in the wake of Thatcher

Aspects of British Political History 1914-1995
Aspects of British Political History 1914-1995

Author: Stephen J. Lee

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2005-07-25

Total Pages: 446

ISBN-13: 1134790414

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Directly relevant to student exam questions and courses, this text examines all the major themes, personalities and issues of this important period in a clear and digestible form. It is also illustrated with helpful maps, charts and diagrams

European Monetary Integration & Domestic Politics
European Monetary Integration & Domestic Politics

Author: James I. Walsh

Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9781555878238

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Three nations in similar economic situations since the 1970s have pursued different monetary strategies. Walsh argues that monetary policies produce predictable winners and losers, and that policy choice is a function of how industrial firms, banks and unions use their political resources.

British Political History, 1867–2001
British Political History, 1867–2001

Author: Malcolm Pearce

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013-09-13

Total Pages: 700

ISBN-13: 1136453601

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This third edition of British Political History, 1867–2001 is an accessible summary of major political developments in British history over the last 140 years. Analyzing the changing nature of British society and Britain's role on the world stage, Malcolm Pearce and Geoffrey Stewart also outline the growth of democracy and the growth in the power of the state against a background of party politics. New coverage includes: domestic affairs from 1992 to 2001 John Major's Government the creation of 'New' Labour and the 'Third Way' Blair's first ministry developments in Northern Ireland from 1995 through the Easter Peace Deal into 2001 the 2001 General Election results and implications. Students of British politics and history will find this the perfect resource for their studies.

The Conservative Party Since 1945
The Conservative Party Since 1945

Author: Stuart Ball

Publisher: Manchester University Press

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9780719040139

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The Conservative Party has been a dominant force in postwar British politics. This book explores the 50 years from Winston Churchill's defeat in 1945 to the long tenure of Margaret Thatcher, then John Major. Themes and events of the period are brought vividly to life through the views and reactions of those involved.

The Resurgence of Conservatism in Anglo-American Democracies
The Resurgence of Conservatism in Anglo-American Democracies

Author: Barry Cooper

Publisher: Durham : Duke University Press

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 488

ISBN-13:

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This work presents analyses by experts on the rise of anew tide of conservative governments in the United States, Canada, and Great Britain in an attempt to find what, if any, common ideologies and programs unite them, with what results, in terms of institutional change and policy direction, have been, and what are the prospects for permanent change.

Comparative Economic Systems
Comparative Economic Systems

Author: David W. Conklin

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1991-07-26

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 9780521348898

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This book explores diverse economic systems and the choices societies must face in determining which economic systems best suit their needs.

Britain under Thatcher
Britain under Thatcher

Author: Anthony Seldon

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-01-14

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 131788292X

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This concise, accessible, and balanced historical analysis of the Thatcher years and their consequences analyzes many controversial aspects of Margaret Thatcher's premiership, including the Falklands War, the miner's strike, bitter relations with Europe and the ill-fated poll tax. Books in this Seminar Studies in History series bridge the gap between textbook and specialist survey and consists of a brief "Introduction" and/or "Background" to the subject followed by a substantial and authoritative section of "Analysis" focusing on the main themes and issues. There is a succinct "Assessment" of the subject, a generous selection of "Documents" and a detailed bibliography.