Debating Nationhood and Governance in Britain, 1885–1939: Perspectives from the 'Four Nations'

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Duncan Tanner Chris Williams

Debating Nationhood and Governance in Britain, 1885–1939

Perspectives from the 'Four Nations'

Duncan Tanner, Chris Williams, Andrew Edwards , W.P. Griffith

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Manchester University Press
02 January 2007

Political structure & processes; Public administration

Series: Devolution

This book is the first in-depth study of the debates over devolution in the four nations of the UK in the period up to 1939. It explores divergent trends and attitudes towards the principle of devolution at both local and national (UK) levels, explains the limitations of devolution as a political ideal and the inherent contradictions in the debates over devolution which were unresolvable in the period under study.

The book also demonstrates the enduring potency of an all-British context and of the influence and power of those who wished to defend the status quo. It investigates the role of national - and Imperial - identities in the debates over devolution, highlighting the continuing value and importance of 'Britishness' and British identity as vital factors in moulding popular opinion and support for established systems of governance. In so doing, the book offers fresh perspectives on the development of nationalisms in the 'Celtic fringe' during this period and demonstrates the problems and limitations of such identities as ways of mobilizing political opposition. -- .

Edited by: Duncan Tanner, Chris Williams, Andrew Edwards, W.P. Griffith
Other: Bethan Hirst
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: annotated edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 562g
ISBN: 9780719071669
ISBN 10: 0719071666
Series: Devolution
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 02 January 2007
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , A / AS level , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

The late Duncan Tanner was Professor of History at University of Wales, Bangor, and Director of the Welsh Institute for Social and Cultural Affairs Chris Williams is Professor of History and Head of the School of History, Archaeology and Religion at Cardiff University Andrew Edwards is Senior Lecturer in History and Dean of Arts and Humanities at Bangor University W. P. Griffith is Senior Lecturer in Welsh History at University of Wales, Bangor