Lowe, Rodney

Welfare State in Britain Since 1945

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ISBN 13:: 9781403911933
author:: Lowe, Rodney
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Palgrave Macmillan
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2004
Pages:: 550
Dimensions:: 152 mm X 229 mm
Genre:: British & Irish history: postwar, from c 1945 -
Condition:: New
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The Welfare State in Britain since 1945 by Rodney Lowe This book examines the development of the welfare state in Britain since the Second World War, exploring its creation, evolution, and impact on society. Lowe delves into the key questions surrounding the welfare state, including its effectiveness in creating a fairer and more efficient society, and its relationship with market discipline and economic policy. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the welfare state in Britain, covering the post-war period and the subsequent reforms under New Labour and the Thatcher government. Lowe incorporates the latest research and evidence to provide a nuanced understanding of the welfare state's past record and future direction. With its enlarged coverage of the Thatcher years and New Labour, this new edition of the book offers a detailed and authoritative exploration of the welfare state in Britain.

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