The Conservatives and Industrial Efficiency, 1951-1964: Thirteen Wasted Years? (Routledge Explorations in Economic History)

By: Nick Tiratsoo and Jim Tomlinson

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Synopsis: The Conservatives and Industrial Efficiency, 1951-1964 responds to the need for a full assessment of the Conservatives performance in this crucial period. Drawing upon a wide range of archival sources, Nick Tiratsoo and Jim Tomlinson explore the different aspects of the efficiency question. Beginning with the major issue of attempts in the 1950s to americanize British industry, the authors also discuss the Conservatives policy on ompetition, education and training, investment and research and development. This new survey reveals that the Conservatives were informed about each of these issues, yet shrank from effective reform. They were, rather, reduced to inertia by ideological dilemmas, internal party antagonisms and conflicting strategic objectives. Tiratsoo and Tomlinson conclude that 1951 - 1964 were indeed 'thirteen wasted years'. This book will be of interest to all those concerned with the post-1945 economic and political history of Britain.

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ISBN-13:: 9781134725021
Related ISBNs:: 9780203982747, 9781138971561, 9781138971561, 9780415158701, 9780415158701
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 06/09/20
Copyrighted By:: Nick Tiratsoo, Jim Tomlinson
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Language:: English
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Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Business and Finance
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