The Labour Governments, 1964-1970, v. 1 - Labour and Cultural Change (Hardcover, First)

The first book in The Labour Governments 1964-70 series, this text concentrates on Britain's domestic policy during Harold Wilson's tenure as Prime Minister. party as a whole tried to come to terms with the 1960s cultural revolution. It is grounded in original research, takes account of responses from Labour's grass roots and from Wilson's ministerial colleagues, and constructs a total history of the party at this crucial moment in history. how the party approached issues such as the apparent transformation of the class structure, the changing place of women in society, rising immigration, the widening generation gap and increasing calls for direct participation in politics. development of contemporary British politics and society as well as those researching the 1960s. Together with the other books in the series, on international policy and economic policy, it provides an in-depth insight into the development of Britain under Harold Wilson's government.