The Welfare State in Britain since 1945

This is the second edition of a book which has quickly established itself as a standard work on the welfare state in Britain. Incorporating recent political developments and the latest research, it provides the fullest available range of evidence on which to base informed judgments on the past record and future prospects. The new edition includes more extensive treatment of the Thatcher years as well as additional coverage from 1990 to the 1997 election, covering Major and Blair.