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Book Synopsis
This book provides a detailed analysis of the political thought of the Liberals and Liberal Democrats since 1945. The contributors include both academic experts and senior Liberal Democrat MPs and will therefore appeal to students and the general enthusiast alike.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction – Kevin Hickson
Section I: Positions
2. Classical Liberalism – Roy Douglas
3. Centre – Mark Garnett
4. Social liberalism – Richard S. Grayson
Section II: Themes and issues
5. Constitutional reform – Matt Cole
6. Decentralisation – Russell Deacon
7. Political economy – Duncan Brack
8. Social morality – Bruce Pilbeam
9. Internationalism – Alan Butt Philip
10. Political Strategy – Andrew Russell
Section III: Commentaries
11. Classical liberalism in a modern setting – Vince Cable MP
12. Centre: in medias res – David Howarth MP
13. Social liberalism – Steve Webb MP
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Index

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      Publisher: Manchester University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 10/23/2009 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780719079481, 978-0719079481
      ISBN10: 0719079489

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book provides a detailed analysis of the political thought of the Liberals and Liberal Democrats since 1945. The contributors include both academic experts and senior Liberal Democrat MPs and will therefore appeal to students and the general enthusiast alike.

      Table of Contents

      1. Introduction – Kevin Hickson
      Section I: Positions
      2. Classical Liberalism – Roy Douglas
      3. Centre – Mark Garnett
      4. Social liberalism – Richard S. Grayson
      Section II: Themes and issues
      5. Constitutional reform – Matt Cole
      6. Decentralisation – Russell Deacon
      7. Political economy – Duncan Brack
      8. Social morality – Bruce Pilbeam
      9. Internationalism – Alan Butt Philip
      10. Political Strategy – Andrew Russell
      Section III: Commentaries
      11. Classical liberalism in a modern setting – Vince Cable MP
      12. Centre: in medias res – David Howarth MP
      13. Social liberalism – Steve Webb MP
      Select bibliography
      Index

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