A Companion to Contemporary Britain 1939 - 2000

Addison, Paul; Jones, Harriet

A Companion to Contemporary Britain covers the key themes and debates of 20th-century history from the outbreak of the Second World War to the end of the century.

• Assesses the impact of the Second World War
• Looks at Britain’s role in the wider world, including the legacy of Empire, Britain’s ‘special relationship’ with the United States, and integration with continental Europe
• Explores cultural issues, such as class consciousness, immigration and race relations, changing gender roles, and the impact of the mass media
• Covers domestic politics and the economy
• Introduces the varied perspectives dominating historical writing on this period
• Identifies the key issues which are likely to fuel future debate

Details

Published by: Wiley-Blackwell

Publication Date: 2005-06-06

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780631220404

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Dimensions: 254.0cm x180.3cm

Pages: 604.0