Britain Since 1945

by T.R. Gourvish, Alan O'Day, Karin J. MacHardy

This volume gathers together contributions from a number of recognised experts and provides fresh insights into the connection between economic performance and socio-political change since the Second World War. It gives political evaluations of the Conservative and Labour parties and analyses the changing attitudes to their the welfare state, trade unions, housing, defence, education and nationalised industries for example. Concluding with an assessment of pop music and youth culture, the book spans the political, social and economic changes which have defined Britain since 1945.

404 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

About the author

Terence Richard "Terry" Gourvish is Director of the Business History Unit, London School of Economics & Political Science, and Chairman of the Business Archives Council.