A much governed nation

In: The British political tradition, volume 3, part 2

Abstract

First published by Methuen in the 1980sVolume I: The Rise of Collectivism:This volume establishes the central theme that the most important feature of British political life since the nineteenth century has been the extension of the role of government at all levels. Volume II: The Ideological Heritage:The second volume reviews the development of the three main political ideologies in British politics: Conservatism, Liberalism and Socialism, with special reference to the ways in which they have affected or responded to the rise of collectivis.