Research Catalog

Details

Additional authors

1. Johnson, Paul (Paul A.)

Description

1. xiv, 514 pages : illustrations, map; 25 cm

Summary

1. An introduction to the social and economic development of Britain divided into pre-1914, inter-war and post-1939 sections. Each chapter has a survey of historical developments, specific case studies to highlight general trends, a historiographical discussion and a guide to recent literature.

Alternative title

1. 20th century Britain

Subject

1. 1900-1999
2. 15.70 history of Europe
3. 83.30 economic conditions, development and structure: general
4. Sociaal-economische situatie
5. Cultuur
6. Great Britain > History > 20th century
7. Great Britain

Genre/Form

1. History.

Contents

1. Introduction: Britain, 1900-1990 / Paul Johnson -- Britain in the world economy / Maurice Kirby -- Regions and industries in Britain / Clive H. Lee -- Edwardian Britain: empire, income and political discontent / Peter Wardley -- Poverty and social reforms / E.P. Hennock -- The social, economic and political status of women / Pat Thane -- Sport and recreation / Tony Mason -- Nationality and ethnicity / David Feldman -- The first world war and its aftermath / Jon Lawrence -- The onset of depression / Dudley Baines -- Recovery from depression / Dudley Baines -- Unemployment and the dole in interwar Britain / Bernard Harris -- Attitudes to war: pacifism and collective security / Martin Ceadel -- The new consumerism / Sue Bowden -- Cinema and broadcasting / Andrew Davies -- The war economy / Peter Howlett -- Austerity and boom / Catherine R. Schenk -- The 'golden age', 1955-1973 / Peter Howlett -- Crisis and turnaround? 1973-1993 / Leslie Hannah -- Postwar welfare / Rodney Lowe -- Education and social mobility / Michael Sanderson -- Women since 1945 / Pat Thane -- Immigration and 'race relations' in postwar British society / Tony Kushner -- Religion and 'secularization' / John Wolffe -- Pressure groups and popular campaigns / Paul Byrne -- Youth culture / John Street -- The role of the state in twentieth-century Britain / Paul Johnson.

Owning institution

1. Princeton University Library

Note

1. Cover title : 20th century Britain.

Bibliography (note)

1. Includes bibliographical references and index.