The Political Thought of the Conservative Party since 1945

The Conservative Party is usually seen as being non-ideological. This book is the first comprehensive treatment of the political thought of the Conservative Party examining the major elements of Conservative thinking since 1945, cross-cutting thematic issues and commentaries from leading politicians and journalists. The book is essential for anyone interested in the history and future of the Party.

Autorentext
KEVIN HICKSON is Lecturer in Politics at the University of Liverpool and previously taught at the universities of Manchester, Salford and Southampton. He is the author of The IMF Crisis of 1976 and British Politics (2004) and joint editor of New Labour, Old Labour (2004) and The Struggle for Labour's Soul (2004).

Inhalt
Introduction; K.Hickson PART I: POSITIONS Traditional Toryism; A.Aughey New Right; N.Barry Centre; M.Garnett 'One Nation'; D.Seawright PART II: THEMES Markets and Entreprise; A.Taylor Inequality; K.Hickson Social Morality; B.Pilbeam Constitution; P.Norton Europe; A.Geddes PART III: COMMENTARIES Traditional Toryism; S.Heffer New Right; J.Redwood Centre; F.Maude 'One Nation'; D.Green Conclusion; K.Hickson