Contemporary British Conservatism

' [U]npretentious, accessible and stimulating... The range of topics covered is a particular strength... [A] very readable book and an extremely useful and balanced contribution to the literature on the Conservative Party.' - Philip Norton, Party Politics

Contemporary British Conservatism brings together a set of specially-commissioned chapters by leading authorities to provide a broad-ranging assessment of Conservative politics, policy and ideology today.Contemporary British Conservatism brings together a set of specially-commissioned chapters by leading authorities to provide a broad-ranging assessment of Conservative politics, policy and ideology today. A central concern throughout is to assess the impact of Thatcherism on the party and the extent to which there has been a return to more traditional Conservatism under John Major.