After Britain: New Labour and the Return of Scotland

This volume offers an overview of Britain's development since the end of World War II. The book draws together the themes that have dominated discussion amongst scholars and media commentators, and provides a useful introduction for students of contemporary British history, politics and society.

The first book on this subject, New Labour, New Language?is a critique of New Labour and its policies via an in-depth analysis of the language and rhetoric employed by Tony Blair and his spin doctors.

An account of contemporary politics in Britain, this book charts the rise of New Labour and the years of Tony Blair's leadership, providing a record of a decade in Britain's national life. It covers the crises and scandals, the rows and resignations, the ups and downs of Britain's hothouse politics.

Contrasting the political world of big decisions that affect millions, and the small daily judgements that shape the chances of our children, this is an insider's account of leadership - a Prime Minister and a Head Teacher. What makes someone want that kind of responsibility? And what makes them good at it.

The idea of finding a 'third way' in politics has been discussed - not only in the UK, but in the US, Continental Europe and Latin America. This book shows that developing a third way is not only a possibility but a necessity in modern politics. It argues that it is an agenda that can rekindle political idealism.

Tony Blair's bond with George W Bush imperilled his political future in Britain, while making him a hero to many Americans after 9/11. This book asks why America has so taken him to its heart, and what this means for the politics, leaders and the country. It is suitable for those hoping to understand the enigma of Tony Blair.

Demonstrates that the major traditions of thought from which the political values of the modern West have emerged are all, in crucial respects, incoherent or flawed.

An examination of eight major revolutions of the twentieth century.