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Book SynopsisThis fourth edition of Thatcher and Thatcherism examines the origins and impact of ‘Thatcherism’ from the 1970s to the formation of a coalition government in 2010. New to this edition is an extended exploration of Thatcher’s impact outside of the UK, and an examination of the assessments published following her death.
Trade Review'A timely and useful update of a classic text which puts into perspective the background, history and legacy of Thatcherism.'
Bryn Willcock, Swansea University, UK
'A most accessible and up-to-date explanation of both the person and the ism; and also the legacies – the long shadow – that even posthumously are still with us.'
Martin Farr, Newcastle University, UK
Table of Contents1 The 1970s: explanations and origins; 2 Election and depression, 1979–81; 3 Thatcher triumphant, 1982–88; 4 Thatcherism and the Conservative Party; 5 The attack on the government ethic; 6 The attack on the professional ethic; 7 Thatcher abroad I: Europe, East and West; 8 Thatcher abroad II: defence and the Americas; 9 Thatcher abroad III: the global statesman; 10 The fall: the significance of the Westland affair; 11 The Thatcher legacy I: the Major years 1990–97; 12 The Thatcher legacy II: the New Labour experiment; 13 Interpretations; 14 Conclusion
