The Free Economy and the Strong State

The Politics of Thatcherism

Andrew Gamble, Andrew Gamble, Andrew Gamble

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Bloomsbury
24 May 1994

Politics & government; Political parties

The Thatcher era was a turbulent and controversial period in British politics. Andrew Gamble's authoritative account - now revised and updated to cover Thatcher's fall and legacy - analyses the ideology, statecraft, and economic and social programme of the Thatcher Government. He explores rival interpretations of Thatcherism and assesses the evidence for claims that the Thatcher Government transformed British politics. A new conclusion considers the Conservative Party after Thatcher.

New to this Edition: - Both Thatcher's fall and legacy covered in this text - New conclusion appraising the Conservative party in the wake of Thatcher

Edited by: Andrew Gamble, Andrew Gamble, Andrew Gamble
Imprint: Bloomsbury
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd ed. 1994
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 380g
ISBN: 9780333593332
ISBN 10: 0333593332
Pages: 282
Publication Date: 24 May 1994
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface A Crisis of Hegemony The New Right From Butler to Thatcher The Thatcher Government 1979-1990 The Pursuit of Power The Struggle for Hegemony The Conservative Party after Thatcher Notes and References Further Reading.

Andrew Gamble is Professor of Politics, University of Sheffield, and author of several books, including The Conservative Nation, Britain in Decline and An Introduction to Modern Social and Political Thought. He is co-editor of Developments in British Politics 4.

Reviews for The Free Economy and the Strong State: The Politics of Thatcherism

Reviewers comments on the first edition: '...this book is a fascinating review of the ferment in social and political life in the last quarter of the 20th century which will quickly become established on student reading lists.' - Talking Politics '...this excellent book achieves a level of dispassionate analysis which has been rare in most examinations of Mrs Thatcher's politics. The book's assessment of both the provisional and the enduring aspects of the Thatcher era seem likely to stand the test of time.' - Arthur Aughey, Political Studies