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The
Labour governments of 1945-51 are seen by many as the high point of Labour's
popularity and enthusiasm for reform. The period also established the framework
for the postwar political consensus.
This collection of essays looks at the economic record of the administrations,
critically evaluating the achievements, and analysing the extent to which
decisions taken then affected later policy assumptions. The contributors cover
a comprehensive range of issues including nationalisation and planning, the
relationship between the economy and foreign policy, agriculture, women's
employment, and the Scottish economy.
'This is a stimulating book'.
Peter Kingsford, Labour History Review
'outstanding'
Kevin Morgan, Socialist Review
Contributors: Ken Alexander, Catherine Blackford, Malcolm Chase, John
Callaghan, Fergus Carr, Michael Cunningham, Roger Fieldhouse, Nina Fishman,
John Foster, Jim Fyrth, John Grahl, Richard Hyman, Kenneth Lunn, John Mortimer,
John Saville, Richard Saville.
Jim Fyrth was Senior Staff Tutor in History in the University of London
Extra-Mural Department. He now teaches at Birkbeck College, London, Extra-Mural
Centre.