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New Labour, Old Labour: The Wilson and Callaghan Governments 1974-1979
Kevin Hickson
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Description for New Labour, Old Labour: The Wilson and Callaghan Governments 1974-1979
Paperback. This book, written by a distinguished selection of academics and commentators, provides the most detailed comparison yet of old and new Labour in power. I Editor(s): Seldon, Anthony; Hickson, Kevin. Num Pages: 368 pages, 5 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1DB; 3JJPL; JPFF; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 24. Weight in Grams: 530.
We are constantly told that New Labour forms an historic departure from the traditions of the Labour Party. This book, written by a distinguished selection of academics and commentators, provides the most detailed comparison yet of old and new Labour in power. It is also the first to offer a comprehensive analysis of the last Labour Government before the rise of Thatcher and the re-emergence of the Labour Party under Tony Blair's leadership. It reveals much about the history of the Labour Party as well as providing a much-needed context from which to judge the current government.
We are constantly told that New Labour forms an historic departure from the traditions of the Labour Party. This book, written by a distinguished selection of academics and commentators, provides the most detailed comparison yet of old and new Labour in power. It is also the first to offer a comprehensive analysis of the last Labour Government before the rise of Thatcher and the re-emergence of the Labour Party under Tony Blair's leadership. It reveals much about the history of the Labour Party as well as providing a much-needed context from which to judge the current government.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
Number of Pages
372
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415312820
SKU
V9780415312820
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99-1
About Kevin Hickson
Anthony Seldon is one of Britain's foremost political experts. He is Tony Blair's authorised biographer and his previous books include; The Powers Behind the Prime Minister (2001), The Blair Effect (2001), The Foreign Office (2000), Britain Under Thatcher (1999), Major (1998) and The Heath Government (1996). Kevin Hickson is Lecturer in British Politics at the University of Liverpool. He ... Read more
Reviews for New Labour, Old Labour: The Wilson and Callaghan Governments 1974-1979
'I absolutely recommend this book to anyone judging today both the Blair government and the Labour government of 1974-78.' - Steve Richards, GMTV, Sunday Breakfast Show