This book provides a concise survey of British politics in the postwar era. Now expanded in a new edition, the author extends his exploration of the theme of "consensus" through to the present day, and provides updated further reading.
Preface. Introduction.
1. The Origins of Consensus, 1940-51.
2. The Foundation of Consensus, 1945-51.
3. The Consensus Confirmed, 1951-70.
4. The Consensus Challenged, 1970-79.
5. The Consensus Overthrown, 1979-87.
6. Towards the New Consensus, 1987-96.
7. Conclusion.
Bibliography and References.
Index.
