A Companion to Contemporary Britain covers the key themes and debates of 20th-century history from the outbreak of the Second World War to the end of the century.
- Assesses the impact of the Second World War
- Looks at Britain’s role in the wider world, including the legacy of Empire, Britain’s ‘special relationship’ with the United States, and integration with continental Europe
- Explores cultural issues, such as class consciousness, immigration and race relations, changing gender roles, and the impact of the mass media
- Covers domestic politics and the economy
- Introduces the varied perspectives dominating historical writing on this period
- Identifies the key issues which are likely to fuel future debate
List of Figures x
List of Tables xi
Notes on Contributors xiii
Introduction 1
1 The Impact of the Second World War 3
Paul Addison
2 The Impact of the Cold War 23
Harriet Jones
3 Population and the Family 42
Pat Thane
4 Cities, Suburbs, Countryside 59
Mark Clapson
5 Class 76
Arthur Marwick
6 Immigration and Racism 93
Wendy Webster
7 Sport and Recreation 110
Richard Holt
8 Youth Culture 127
Bill Osgerby
9 Sexuality 145
Lesley A. Hall
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