Consensus or Coercion? The State, the People and Social Cohesion in Post-War Britain |
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Author:
| Black, Lawrence Dawswell, Michael Doye, Zoe Jenkins, Minion, Drake, Homer, |
Foreword by:
| McKibbin, Ross |
ISBN: | 978-1-873797-32-7 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2001 |
Publisher: | New Clarion Press, Limited
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $45.00 |
Book Description:
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Cultural Writing. CONSENSUS OR COERCION seeks to offer a new perspective on post-war British history and the welfare state. Focusing upon the notion of social cohesion, the book examines the relationship between 'the people' and 'the state' in areas as diverse as race relations, housing social services, political activism, television and the family.
Cultural Writing. CONSENSUS OR COERCION seeks to offer a new perspective on post-war British history and the welfare state. Focusing upon the notion of social cohesion, the book examines the relationship between 'the people' and 'the state' in areas as diverse as race relations, housing social services, political activism, television and the family.