A Companion to Contemporary Britain 1939 – 2000

<i>A Companion to Contemporary Britain</i> covers the key themes and debates of 20th-century history from the outbreak of the Second World War to the end of the century. <br /> <ul> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>Assesses the impact of the Second World War<br /> </li> <li>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<br /> </li> <li>Explores cultural issues, such as class consciousness, immigration and race relations, changing gender roles, and the impact of the mass media<br /> </li> <li>Covers domestic politics and the economy<br /> </li> <li>Introduces the varied perspectives dominating historical writing on this period<br /> </li> <li>Identifies the key issues which are likely to fuel future debate</li> </ul>