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The Welfare State in Britain since 1945

  • Textbook
  • © 1999

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Authors:
  1. Rodney Lowe

    1. University of Bristol, UK

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  • New edition of a bestselling textbook
    Fully revised, to include the latest research
    More extensive treatment of the Thatcher years
    Additional coverage from 990 to the 997 election, covering Major and Blair
    Strengthening of international comparisons and theoretical perspectives
    6 New material on the distinctive welfare policies of Northern Ireland and Scotland

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Introduction

    1. Introduction

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      Pages 1-6

  3. Theoretical Perspectives

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 7-7
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    2. The Nature of the Welfare State

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      Pages 9-40

    3. The Nature of Policymaking

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      Pages 41-63

  4. The Classic Welfare State, 1945–75

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 65-65
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    2. The Historical Context

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      Pages 67-103

    3. Employment Policy

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      Pages 104-126

    4. Social Security

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      Pages 127-166

    5. Health Care

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      Pages 167-197

    6. Education

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      Pages 198-237

    7. Housing

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      Pages 238-262

    8. The Personal Social Services

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      Pages 263-282

    9. The Achievement

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      Pages 283-301

  5. The Welfare State since 1976

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 303-303
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    2. The Welfare State under Threat

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      Pages 305-342

  6. Back Matter

    Pages 343-406
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About this book

This is the second edition of a book which has quickly established itself as a standard work for students and the general reader alike. It incorporates recent political developments and the latest research. It thus provides the fullest available range of evidence on which to base informed judgements on the past record, and future prospects, of the welfare state in Britain.

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Bristol, UK

    Rodney Lowe

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RODNEY LOWE is Professor of Contemporary History at the University of Bristol.

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