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British Politics and the Labour Question, 1868-1990 David Powell

British Politics and the Labour Question, 1868-1990 By David Powell

British Politics and the Labour Question, 1868-1990 by David Powell


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Examines the way in which the growth of an organized labour movement and the emergence of a separate Labour party contributed towards industrialization of politics and the institutionalization of industrial conflicts in the political sphere.

British Politics and the Labour Question, 1868-1990 Summary

British Politics and the Labour Question, 1868-1990 by David Powell

This volume examines the way in which the growth of an organized labour movement and the emergence of a separate Labour party contributed towards the industrialization of politics and the institutionalization of industrial conflicts in the political sphere. It also explores the changing attitudes of all parties, Labour included, to major questions of public policy such as the management and regulation of industry, the relief of unemployment, the conduct of industrial relations and the reform of trade union law. Chronological tables of principle events, acts of Parliament, statitstics on trade union membership and the Labour vote are included along with a bibliographical essay giving guidance on further reading.

Table of Contents

Introduction: 'Politics and the Labour Question' - The Emergence of the Labour Question, 1868-1906 - The Liberals and Labour, 1906-15 - The Labour Question in War and Peace, 1915-1926 - Depression and Integration, 1926-1945 - British Politics and the Labour Question since 1945 - Conclusion - Appendices: (i) Trade Union Growth and the Labour Vote - (ii) Chronology: Acts and Events, 1868-1990 - Bibliographical Essay

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GOR004140131
9780333548509
0333548507
British Politics and the Labour Question, 1868-1990 by David Powell
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Palgrave Macmillan
19921209
192
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