Longman Companion to Britain since 1945 (Hardcover, 2 ed)

Preface, Section I: Political History 1 Political chronology 2 Principal ministers 3 Elections 4 Paty politics 5 Other parties 6 Machinery of government 7 Local government 8 Trade unions 9 Northern Ireland 10 Scotland and Wales Section II: Social History 1 Population and migration 2 Education 3 Health, social welfare and poverty 4 Housing 5 Environment and pollution 6 Women 7 The Media 8 Crime and police 9 Religion 10 Immigration and race relations 11 Civil liberties and censorship 12 Gay and lesbian rights Section III: Economic History 1 Economic policy 2 Trade and Finance 3 Prices and incomes 4 Industry 5 Employment and unemployment 6 Transport 7 Nationalization and privatization Section IV: The Wider World 1 The European Union 2 The Commonwealth 3 Defence policy 4 Major conflicts 5 Terrorism involving British targets Section V: Biographies Section VI: Glossary of Terms Section VII: Topic Bibliography Section VIII Maps