The Longman Companion to the Labour Party, 1900-1998

by Harry Harmer

Overview

A timely reference guide to the Labour Party which brings together the essential facts and figures about the Party since its foundation through to the 'New Labour' of the 1990's. It is the essential reference book for anyone wanting reliable information on the Labour Party.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781317883487
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/25/2014
Series:	Longman Companions To History
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	334
File size:	6 MB

Table of Contents

1. The Labour Party
2. Leadership, Membership and Policy
3. Labour and the Electorate
4. Labour and its precursors
5. Foundation to Government, 1900-23
6. Labour in Government and Opposition, 1924-9
7. Labour in Government and Opposition, 1929-39
8. Labour in Coalition and Government, 1940-51
9. Labour in Opposition, 1951-64
10. Labour in Government and Opposition, 1964-79
11. Labour in Opposition, 1979-97
12. Labour in Government from 1997
13. Labour, the Economy and Nationalisation
14. Labour and the Trade Unions
15. Labour and the Left
16. Scotland, Wales and Devolution
17. Labour and Women
18. Labour, Decolonization, Immigration and Ethnic Minorities
19.Labour and the International Movement
20. Biographies
21. Glossary
22. Bibliography

Editorial Reviews

A compendium of facts and statistics on Britain's Labor Party, from its appearance in 1900 to the 1997 general election victory. Material is centered around detailed chronologies on the party's years in office and in opposition. Chronologies are also provided on the party's relations with main groups, including trade unions, the revolutionary left, women, ethnic minorities, and the international socialist movement. Includes statistics on elections and economic indicators, biographies of some 140 key figures, and a glossary. Useful for students, teachers, journalists, and general readers with an interest in political history. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)

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