Economic Policy - Great Britain, Social Policy by Region, 20th Century British History - Politics & Government, Economic Policies in Europe, Great Britain - General & Miscellaneous - Politics & Government, Great Britain - Economic History
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Overview
British politics has been revolutionized in the past ten years by two major factors: the hegemony of Thatcherism for eighteen years; and the current dominance of what some say is variant-Blairism--forged in opposition and enthroned in government since May 1997. This volume addresses key political issues which occupy the government and opposition, including: Blair's style of government, the philosophy of the welfare state and the question of its reform, policy-making in the oppressed local government sector, law and order, reform of the voting system, the effect of EU membership on British politics, the much criticized monarchy, privatization, the environment, education, standards in public life, the politics of the health service, and the usefulness of the House of Lords.Editorials
Booknews
Offers accessible studies of issues in British politics, providing a complement rather than a substitute for more comprehensive studies. Coverage includes the House of Commons, reforming the electoral system, senior ministers in British government, politics of health, economic and monetary union, and environmental policy. This edition takes into account changes in the political scene since 1993, and gives new perspectives on the monarchy, the political style of Tony Blair, reforming welfare, devolution, sleaze, Labor ideology, and funding of political parties. Distributed by St. Martin's Press. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
July 14, 1994
Publisher
Manchester University Press
Pages
402
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780719037726