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Offers a survey of British politics in the postwar era. This book examines the development of postwar politics and the ways in which it has been interpreted by historians, political scientists and politicians alike. It argues that after 1970 the consensus looked fragile, and shows how it gave away to a new style of politics in Britain.

Table of Contents
Preface.

Introduction.

1. The Origins of Consensus, 1940-51.

2. The Foundation of Consensus, 1945-51.

3. The Consensus Confirmed, 1951-70.

4. The Consensus Challenged, 1970-79.

5. The Consensus Overthrown, 1979-87.

6. Towards the New Consensus, 1987-96.

7. Conclusion.

Bibliography and References.

Index.

British Politics Since 1945

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      Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Publication Date: 05/04/1997
      ISBN13: 9780631203209, 978-0631203209
      ISBN10: 0631203206
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Offers a survey of British politics in the postwar era. This book examines the development of postwar politics and the ways in which it has been interpreted by historians, political scientists and politicians alike. It argues that after 1970 the consensus looked fragile, and shows how it gave away to a new style of politics in Britain.

      Table of Contents
      Preface.

      Introduction.

      1. The Origins of Consensus, 1940-51.

      2. The Foundation of Consensus, 1945-51.

      3. The Consensus Confirmed, 1951-70.

      4. The Consensus Challenged, 1970-79.

      5. The Consensus Overthrown, 1979-87.

      6. Towards the New Consensus, 1987-96.

      7. Conclusion.

      Bibliography and References.

      Index.

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