An Economic and Social History of Western Europe Since 1945 [Paperback]

Anthony Sutcliffe (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0582236452 | ISBN-13: 978-0582236455 | Publication Date: October 18, 1996 | Edition: 1

This is the ideal companion text to A Political History of Western Europe Since 1945. It is an introductory survey which explains how western Europe built up its postwar prosperity and is moving towards continental integration. Themes treated include: the origins of the EC; consumerism; youth culture and protest; immigration; the oil crisis and its aftermath; and the contrasting experience and expectations of the Nordic world and the Mediterranean south. The book ends with the consequences of Soviet collapse. Designed for general history students, it assumes no formal knowledge of economics, and is notably accessible and user-friendly in its approach.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'This well-organised volume successfully combines an examination of both the major countries and the continent as a wholexxx;The book can be recommended as a valuable and accessible introductionxxx;' Contemporary Review "This is an appealing textbook on post-war Europe. It adopts modern and innovative approaches to textbook writing which will be most helpful in both teaching and learning." Business History "This is now simply the best introduction to post 1945 European economic and social History." Journal of European area studies

Product Details

• Paperback: 376 pages
• Publisher: Longman Group United Kingdom; 1 edition (October 18, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0582236452
• ISBN-13: 978-0582236455
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,331,446 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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