Britain's Place in the World examines the establishment and effectiveness of import controls, particularly quotas. Placing quotas back in the centre of British history, Milward and Brennan make some radical claims for Britain's economic performance in a global context. Looking into a wide variety of industries from motorcars to typewriters, raw chemicals to food produce, they examine the intended and actual obstruction to imported goods represented by quotas, and the political and financial ramifications beyond the statistics. This is the fourth book to be published in the...
Britain's Place in the World examines the establishment and effectiveness of import controls, particularly quotas. Placing quotas back in the...
There is growing interest in the role schools can play in contributing to area regeneration. Schools serving disadvantaged areas are encouraged to be outward looking, to engage with families and communities and to coordinate their efforts with those of other agencies. At the same time, however, schools are required to maintain a relentless focus on their 'core business' of teaching and learning in order to drive up pupils' attainments.This report explores the ways in which schools serving two economically and socially disadvantaged urban areas have attempted to resolve this dilemma. It...
There is growing interest in the role schools can play in contributing to area regeneration. Schools serving disadvantaged areas are encouraged to be ...
Upon its initial publication in 1973, this was the first textbook to present a unified view and comprehensive treatment of the economic development of Europe from a continental rather than a British perspective.
Upon its initial publication in 1973, this was the first textbook to present a unified view and comprehensive treatment of the economic development of...
This work, first published in 1977, is a reissue of a trailblazing work; the first textbook of economic history to deal comprehensively with the economic development of the whole continent in this period and to do so from a continental rather than a British perspective. But it is more than merely a textbook: it is an interpretative synthesis of the wide range of research on this subject in many countries. As such it will be an indispensable guide for teachers and will extend and improve the scope of teaching by making available for the first time in English the results of continental...
This work, first published in 1977, is a reissue of a trailblazing work; the first textbook of economic history to deal comprehensively with the econo...
The Graz Schumpeter lectures are given on an annual basis by leading scholars that transcend a single disciplinary discourse. This title in the series is based on the lectures given by Alan Milward.
The Graz Schumpeter lectures are given on an annual basis by leading scholars that transcend a single disciplinary discourse. This title in the series...
