Dorey, Professor Peter
Thatcherism (Short Histories)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781788215480
- author:
- Dorey, Professor Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Agenda Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 200
- Dimensions:
- 13.8 x 21.4 x 1.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Politics, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Thatcherism: A Radical Reappraisal By Peter Dorey, Agenda Publishing (2023) Margaret Thatcher's influence on British politics has endured long after her premiership. Her leadership of the Conservative Party led to a significant shift in economic policy, marked by privatization, reduced trade union rights, and welfare provision cuts. These policies have had lasting implications for Britain's social and economic landscape. Dorey offers a thought-provoking analysis of Thatcherism as an ideology, exploring its relationship with its namesake leader and the Conservative Party. He argues that the radical modernization of Britain in the 1980s created conditions that have contributed to the polarization of British society today. This process has destabilized institutions and replaced continuity with constant change and competition. The book provides a nuanced examination of Thatcherism's long-term effects on British politics, making it an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of modern conservatism.
Related Products
Related Products
Britain Under Thatcher (Seminar Studies In History)
Seldon, Anthony
Thatcher and Thatcherism (The Making of the Contemporary World)
Evans, Eric J.
The Fascist Groove Thing: a History of Thatcher's Britian in 21 Mixtapes
Hugh Hodges
There Will Be Fire: Margaret Thatcher, the IRA, and Two Minutes That Changed History
Carroll, Rory
Thatcher (Reputations)
Green, E.E.H.