Editor/Author
Addison, Paul and Jones, Harriet
Publication Year: 2005
Publisher: Wiley
Single-User Purchase Price:
$239.95
Unlimited-User Purchase Price:
$359.92
ISBN: 978-0-631-22040-4
Category: History - Great Britain -- History
Image Count:
17
Book Status: Available
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 Britainâs role in the wider world, including the legacy of Empire, Britainâs âspecial relationshipâ 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