Modernization frustrated: the politics of industrial decline in britain since 1900
Auteur :
Newton, Scott / Porter, Dilwyn
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781041169871
Date de publication :
30 janv. 2026
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
First published in 1988, this book (with a new preface) explores British economic history, highlighting dominance of financial institutions like the City and Treasury. It argues that liberal economic policies often conflicted with industrial needs, with class prejudice and lack of support causing Britain’s manufacturing decline.