British Trade Unions Since 1933

A history of British trade unions between 1933 and 2000, covering key issues and controversies.

List of contents

1. Introduction; 2. Economic recovery and war, 1933-45; 3. Trade union development, 1945-2000; 4. Strikes, 1945-2000; 5. Incomes policies, 1948-79; 6. Trade union legislation, 1945-2000; 7. What trade unions have done.

About the author

Chris Wrigley is Professor of Modern British History and Head of the School of History and Art History at the University of Nottingham.

Summary

This textbook summarises the history of British trade unions between 1933 and 2000. The book discusses the key themes and controversies surrounding trade unions, including their economic impact and their influence on government. It gives students a lucid introduction to the recent history of British trade unionism.

Product details

• Authors: Chris Wrigley, Chris (University of Nottingham) Wrigley
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 19.03.2012
• EAN: 9780521576406
• ISBN: 978-0-521-57640-6
• No. of pages: 116
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 216 mm x 7 mm
• Weight: 157 g
• Series: New Studies in Economic and Social History; New Studies in Economic and So; New Studies in Economic and So
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches