Britain in Transition

Britain in Transition
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Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Total Pages : 714
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ISBN-10 : 0226319717
ISBN-13 : 9780226319711
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Book Synopsis Britain in Transition by : Alfred F. Havighurst

Download or read book Britain in Transition written by Alfred F. Havighurst and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1985-08 with total page 714 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition extends and brings up to date the story of political, economic, and social change among the British. An entirely new chapter covers the Thatcher years, discussing such events as the Falkland Island crisis and the General Election of 1983. Other sections have been revised to reflect information only recently available. Throughout, Havighurst has incorporated material from official documents, monographs, biographies, articles, and the press. His fascinating narrative fully captures the ongoing importance of change itself in shaping the character of Britain.


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