Presenting a coherent interpretation of the development of economic and social policy in Britain since 1945, this text analyses the political assumptions underlying post-war economic policy. It traces these assumptions through the classic texts of Keynes and Beveridge, the architects of limited, non-socialist state intervention to secure the welfare state and full employment. The topics covered include private saving versus company pensions, and the level and composition of employment in Britain.
Presenting a coherent interpretation of the development of economic and social policy in Britain since 1945, this text analyses the political assumpti...
What makes people act against their own national identity? How real are the concepts of nationalism and patriotism?
In what ways does the media control our perception of history in the making?
This ground-breaking work addresses these important questions through an examination of the Algerian war of 1954-62 and the significant French resistance to their own leaders during the bitter conflict. Through the use of extensive interviews, it provides powerful insights into the clash of values that accompanied the war.
In exploring the events and experiences that led a...
What makes people act against their own national identity? How real are the concepts of nationalism and patriotism?
