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British Scientists and the Manhattan Project: The Los Alamos Years
by Ferenc Morton SzaszDuring World War II, Franklin D.Roosevelt and Winston Churchill pooled their nations' resources in the race to beat the Germans to the secret of the atomic bomb. This book tells the story of the British scientists who journeyed to Los Alamos to help develop the world's first nuclear weapons.
British Seapower and Procurement between the Wars: A Reappraisal of Rearmament (Studies in Military and Strategic History)
by G.A.H. Gordon
British Social Attitudes: The 27th Report (PDF)
by Elizabeth Clery Caroline Bryson Alison Park Professor John CurticeDownload the report - in full or by individual chapters - here 'The Rolls Royce of opinion surveys.' - The Times '...an important barometer of opinion...' - The Telegraph '...invaluable surveys of the national mood...' - Guardian '...examines who we think we are, what we think, and how self-perceptions have changed over the past 25 years.' - Financial Times The annual British Social Attitudes survey is carried out by Britain's largest independent social research organisation, the National Centre for Social Research. It provides an indispensable guide to political and social issues in contemporary Britain, summarising and interpreting data from the most recent nationwide survey, as well as drawing invaluable comparisons with the findings of previous years to provide a richer picture and deeper understanding of changing British social values. The 27th Report focuses on the national mood after three terms of a Labour government. It includes analysis of the reaction to Labour's policies in health and education and explores people's perceptions of social mobility and inequality. It also examines the extent to which the banking crisis and MP's expenses scandal have shaped public attitudes and values The British Social Attitudes survey report is essential reading for anyone seeking a guide to the topical issues and debates of today or engaged in contemporary social and political research.
British Social Attitudes: The 25th Report (PDF)
by Elizabeth Clery Katarina Thomson Alison Park Ms Miranda Phillips Professor John CurticeChapter One Chapter Seven 'The Rolls Royce of opinion surveys' - The Times '… an important barometer of opinion…' - The Telegraph '…invaluable surveys of the national mood…' - Guardian '…examines who we think we are, what we think, and how self-perceptions have changed over the past 25 years' - Financial Times '…shows what the British people really think, as opposed to what journalists and politicians like to pretend they think' - John Pilger The annual British Social Attitudes survey is carried out by Britain's largest independent social research organisation, the National Centre for Social Research. It provides an indispensable guide to political and social issues in contemporary Britain. This 25th Report summarises and interprets data from the most recent nationwide survey, as well as drawing invaluable comparisons with the findings of previous years to provide a richer picture and deeper understanding of changing British social values. The British Social Attitudes survey report is essential reading for anyone seeking a guide to the topical issues and debates of today or engaged in contemporary social and political research. Read two free sample chapters! This year's contents are below, and you can read free online samples of chapter one, Is there an English backlash? Reactions to devolution and chapter seven, Therapy Culture? Attitudes towards emotional support in Britain now. Contents: Is there an English backlash? Reactions to devolution - John Curtice The NHS: satisfied now? - John Appleby and Miranda Phillips Do people want choice and diversity of provision in public services? - John Curtice and Oliver Heath Has welfare made us lazy? Employment commitment in different welfare states - Ingrid Esser Exploring parents' views - Geoff Dench Pay more, fly less? Changing attitudes to air travel - Sarah Butt and Andrew Shaw Therapy culture? Attitudes towards emotional support in Britain - Simon Anderson, Julie Brownlie and Lisa Given Britain at play: should we 'do' more and view less? - Rossy Bailey and Alison Park Is Britain a respectful society? - Elizabeth Clery and Janet Stockdale For more information on the National Centre for Social Research visit www.natcen.co.uk
British Social Attitudes: The 22nd Report (PDF)
by Alison Park'...the annual survey of British social attitudes - a document arguably more significant than the urban and rural white papers rolled together...' New Start '...fascinating snapshot.' The Guardian '...a highly-respected annual study.' Daily Mail '...an indispensable tool not just for governments, but also for modern citizens to understand their fellows, and themselves better.' The Times Higher Education Supplement The British Social Attitudes survey series is carried out by Britain's largest independent social research institute, the National Centre for Social Research. It provides an indispensable guide to current political and social issues in contemporary Britain. This, the 22nd report, describes the results of the most recent nation-wide survey, including analysis of the following areas: - Work-life balance - The NHS - Education - Pensions - Europe The most comprehensive review of changing British social values available, the British Social Attitudes survey report is an essential reading for anyone seeking a guide to the topical issues and debates of today or engaged in contemporary social and political research.
British Social Attitudes: The 23rd Report (PDF)
by Alison ParkThe British Social Attitudes survey series is carried out by Britain's largest independent social research institute, the National Centre for Social Research. It provides an indispensable guide to current political and social issues in contemporary Britain. This, the 23rd report, describes the results of the most recent nation-wide survey, including analysis of the following areas: - Civil liberties - Social identities - Disability - Political Respect - Employment Relations - Euthanasia - Care in Old Age The most comprehensive review of changing British social values available, the British Social Attitudes survey report is essential reading for anyone seeking a guide to the topical issues and debates of today or engaged in contemporary social and political research.
British Social Attitudes: Public Policy, Social Ties - The 18th Report
by Alison Park Catherine Bromley Katarina Thomson Lindsey Jarvis Nina Stratford Professor John CurticeThe indispensable annual British Social Attitudes survey compiles, describes and comments on a range of current social attitudes. The series charts changes in British social values, with annual surveys carried out from a nationwide sample of around 3,500 people by the National Centre for Social Research's team of interviewers. The 18th Report summarizes and interprets data from the most recent survey, and makes comparisons with findings from previous years. `The Rolls Royce of opinion surveys' - The Times
British Social Attitudes: Focusing on Diversity - The 17th Report (PDF)
by Alison Park Catherine Bromley Katarina Thomson Lindsey Jarvis Nina Stratford Professor John Curtice Roger Jowell`I've always enjoyed reading the British Social Attitudes survey, which shows what the British people really think, as opposed to what journalists and politicians like to pretend they think' - John Pilger Britain is a well-documented nation. We know a lot about the characteristics of our society - who we are and what we do. We know much less about what we think and feel about our world and ourselves. The indispensable annual British Social Attitudes survey fills this gap. It compiles, describes and comments on a range of current social attitudes. The information is derived from interviews carried out by the National Centre for Social Research's own interviewers among a nationwide sample of around 3,500 people each year. The series seeks to chart changes in British social values over a period of time in relation to other changes in society, and is core-funded by the Gatsby Charitable Foundation. A full report is published each year. The 17th Report summarizes and interprets data from the most recent survey, as well as making comparisons with findings from previous years. The data are publicly available through the ESRC Data Archive at the University of Essex.
British Social Attitudes: The 21st Report (PDF)
by Katarina Thomson Alison Park Catherine Bromley Ms Miranda Phillips Professor John Curtice'...an authoritative survey of social attitudes' - The Daily Telegraph 'The most comprehensive study of public opinion' - Financial Times `The Rolls Royce of opinion surveys' - The Times The British Social Attitudes survey series is carried out by Britain's largest independent social research institute, the National Centre for Social Research. It provides an indispensable guide to current political and social issues in contemporary Britain. The most comprehensive review of changing British social values available, the British Social Attitudes survey report is an essential reading for anyone seeking a guide to the topical issues and debates of today or engaged in contemporary social and political research.
British Social Attitudes: Continuity and Change over Two Decades (PDF)
by Katarina Thomson Alison Park Lindsey Jarvis Catherine Bromley Professor John Curtice'...an authoritative survey of social attitudes' - The Daily Telegraph 'The most comprehensive study of public opinion' - Financial Times '…the annual survey of British social attitudes - a document arguably more significant than the urban and rural white papers rolled together ...' - New Start '…fascinating snapshot' - The Guardian '…a highly-respected annual study' - Daily Mail '…an indispensable tool not just for governments, but also for modern citizens to understand their fellows, and themselves better' - The Times Higher The annual British Social Attitudes survey provides an indispensable guide to current political and social issues in contemporary Britain. Compiled by Britain's largest independent social research institute, the National Centre for Social Research, it describes and reviews a broad range of current social attitudes and values derived from extensive nation-wide interviews. This 20th Report summarizes and interprets data from the most recent survey and draws invaluable comparisons with findings of previous years. The most comprehensive review of changing British social values available, the British Social Attitudes survey report is an essential reading for anyone seeking a guide to the topical issues and debates of today or engaged in contemporary social and political research. Tom Sefton, Centre for the Analysis of Social Exclusion (CASE), London School of Economics John Appleby The Kings' Fund Arturo Alvarez-Rosete, The Kings' Fund Ben Seyd, Constitution Unit John Curtice, Strathclyde University Geoffrey Evans, Nuffield College Oxford Rosemary Crompton, City University Michaela Brockmann, City University Dick Wiggins, City University Catherine Rothan Oxford University Anthony Heath, Oxford University Alison Park , National Centre for Social Research Paula Surridge, University of Bristol Steve Fisher, Oxford University John Curtice, Strathclyde University Ian Christie, Local Futures Group Sonia Exley, National Centre for Social Research Catherine Bromley, National Centre for Social Research Ted Wragg, Exeter University Lindsey Jarvis, National Centre for Social Research
British Social Trends since 1900: A Guide to the Changing Social Structure of Britain
by A. HalseyThis book tells the story of changes in the social structure of Britain from 1900 to the mid 1980s. It incorporates and is a sequel to Trends in British Society since 1900, a compilation by a distinguishd group of social scientists at the University of Oxford, and the only comprehensive collection of British social statistics for the twentieth century as a whole.
British Socialist and Workers Theatre: Red Stages
by Robert LeachThis book provides an overview of the inception, development and achievements of British socialist and workers theatre – a feat which has not been attempted before. It explores the connections between politics and culture (specifically theatre) and between political theory and cultural (theatrical) expression. The book is organized chronologically and uncovers much in labour and theatre history which is in danger of being lost. It can also be seen as a way into different moments in its subject’s story (e.g. post-Ibsen naturalism; agitprop theatre; ‘fringe’ theatre of the 1970s) and the relationship of such forms to specific political events and ideas at specific points in history.
A British Subject: How to Make It as an Immigrant in the Best Country in the World
by Dolar PopatFOREWORD by David CameronFleeing Idi Amin's regime, seventeen year-old Ugandan Indian immigrant Dolar Popat landed at Heathrow in 1971 with just £10 and a cardboard suitcase to his name but with everything to prove.Fuelled by a tenacious entrepreneurial spirit, a sharp talent for finance and an unparalleled drive for success, Popat worked relentlessly to pay his gratitude to the country that offered him a fresh start: Great Britain. With this same passion, he tells the incredible story of his journey from Wimpy Bar waiter to business magnate to member of the House of Lords.Despite battling prejudice, he found allies in the Conservative Party and, with guidance from David Cameron and his spiritual leader, Morari Bapu, has become one of the most influential people in commerce and politics today. Full of life lessons and business wisdom, A British Subject is a timely testament to the importance of integration in Britain.A love letter to his adopted country, this is the inspirational tale of how the barefoot boy from the streets of Tororo now treads the corridors of Parliament.
British System of Government
by Anthony H BirchThe tenth edition of this acclaimed text continues to provide a lively, comprehensive and up-to-date account of British political institutions, of the way in which they operate, and of the society in which they developed. It includes new sections on the following key areas: the monarchy and the House of Lords the 1997 general election the transformation of the Labour party and the demise of the Tory's the European Union devolution the judicial system Northern Ireland.
British System of Government
by Anthony H BirchThe tenth edition of this acclaimed text continues to provide a lively, comprehensive and up-to-date account of British political institutions, of the way in which they operate, and of the society in which they developed. It includes new sections on the following key areas: the monarchy and the House of Lords the 1997 general election the transformation of the Labour party and the demise of the Tory's the European Union devolution the judicial system Northern Ireland.
British Think Tanks After the 2008 Global Financial Crisis (Palgrave Studies in Science, Knowledge and Policy)
by Marcos González HernandoThis book examines the intellectual and institutional transformations of four British think tanks in the aftermath of the 2008 global financial crisis. In the context of a crisis of expert authority, González Hernando demonstrates how these organisations modified their mode of public engagement to be seen as authoritative as possible by an ever more mistrustful public. British Think Tanks After the 2008 Global Financial Crisis connects sociological thinking on knowledge with research on policy change and the economic debate, through careful analysis of interviews, public accounts, and the ‘products’ of think tanks themselves. González Hernando argues that demands for knowledge and advice that arose after the crisis energised the work of all four think tanks while also exposing internal tensions, affecting their sources of funding, transforming their institutional structure, and shaping how they engage with their audiences. It will appeal to students and scholars of sociology of knowledge, political sociology, policy studies, economic history, communication, political economy, organisational sociology, and British politics
British Think-Tanks And The Climate Of Opinion
by Andrew DenhamInvestigating think tanks on both sides of the political divide, the author defines these groups in the context of British politics, explores their impact on the climate of opinion, and calculates how effective they have been in influencing government in general and key policy areas in particular. Think tanks have rarely come under the spotlight and the author offers a probing but balanced overview of a political phenomenon.; This book should prove to be valuable reading for students of political science, public administration and contemporary British history.
British Think-Tanks And The Climate Of Opinion
by Andrew DenhamInvestigating think tanks on both sides of the political divide, the author defines these groups in the context of British politics, explores their impact on the climate of opinion, and calculates how effective they have been in influencing government in general and key policy areas in particular. Think tanks have rarely come under the spotlight and the author offers a probing but balanced overview of a political phenomenon.; This book should prove to be valuable reading for students of political science, public administration and contemporary British history.
British Trade Unions (Routledge Library Editions: Trade Unions #17)
by Will PaynterOriginally published in 1970 this book was written by a successful trade union leader. It describes the changes which took place in the environment in which trade unions have to function; the vast modern corporations, with their highly professional management and often with an international base making them almost immune to pressure in any one country; the technological revolution; the direct involvement of government in industrial relations, prices and incomes policy and the international pressures which impel government intervention.
British Trade Unions (Routledge Library Editions: Trade Unions #17)
by Will PaynterOriginally published in 1970 this book was written by a successful trade union leader. It describes the changes which took place in the environment in which trade unions have to function; the vast modern corporations, with their highly professional management and often with an international base making them almost immune to pressure in any one country; the technological revolution; the direct involvement of government in industrial relations, prices and incomes policy and the international pressures which impel government intervention.
British Trade Unions, 1707-1918, Part II, Volume 5: 1865-1880
by W Hamish FraserDrawing from a variety of libraries and archives, this collection brings together material to illustrate the history of the development of trade unionism and industrial relations. It spans the period from the early journeymen's trade societies as they emerged in the 18th-Century through to the end of the First World War. Part II, Volume 5 spans 1865-1880.
British Trade Unions, 1707-1918, Part II, Volume 5: 1865-1880
by W Hamish FraserDrawing from a variety of libraries and archives, this collection brings together material to illustrate the history of the development of trade unionism and industrial relations. It spans the period from the early journeymen's trade societies as they emerged in the 18th-Century through to the end of the First World War. Part II, Volume 5 spans 1865-1880.
British Trade Unions, 1707-1918, Part II, Volume 6: 1880-1899
by W Hamish FraserDrawing from a variety of libraries and archives, this collection brings together material to illustrate the history of the development of trade unionism and industrial relations. It spans the period from the early journeymen's trade societies as they emerged in the 18th-Century through to the end of the First World War. Part II, Volume 6 spans 1881-1899.
British Trade Unions, 1707-1918, Part II, Volume 6: 1880-1899
by W Hamish FraserDrawing from a variety of libraries and archives, this collection brings together material to illustrate the history of the development of trade unionism and industrial relations. It spans the period from the early journeymen's trade societies as they emerged in the 18th-Century through to the end of the First World War. Part II, Volume 6 spans 1881-1899.