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1 online resource (602 pages) |
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Blackwell Companions to British History Ser |
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Blackwell Companions to British History Ser
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Intro -- A COMPANION TO CONTEMPORARY BRITAIN 1939-2000 -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of 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 -- 19 The Secret State -- 20 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 |
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A Companion to Contemporary Britain covers the key themes and debates of 20th-century history from the outbreak of the Second World War to the end of the century. Assesses the impact of the Second World War Looks at Britain's role in the wider world, including the legacy of Empire, Britain's 'special relationship' with the United States, and integration with continental Europe Explores cultural issues, such as class consciousness, immigration and race relations, changing gender roles, and the impact of the mass media Covers domestic politics and the economy Introduces the varied perspectives dominating historical writing on this period Identifies the key issues which are likely to fuel future debate |
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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2020. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries |
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Print version: Addison, Paul A Companion to Contemporary Britain 1939 - 2000 : 1939-2000
Oxford : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated,c2005 9780631220404
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Great Britain -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.;Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth II, 1952- -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.;Great Britain -- Civilization -- 20th century -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.;Great Britain -- History -- George VI, 1936-1952 -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Jones, Harriet
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Alford, Bernard
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