Neoliberal Thought and Thatcherism : ‘A Transition From Here to There?’ Paperback / softback
by Robert (Frankfurt am Main, Germany) Ledger
Part of the Routledge Studies in Modern British History series
Paperback / softback
Description
The premiership of Margaret Thatcher has been portrayed as uniquely ideological in its pursuit of a more market-based economy.
A body of literature has been built on how a sharp turn to the right by the Conservative Party during the 1980s - inspired by the likes of Milton Friedman and Friedrich Hayek - acted as one of the key stepping stones to the turbo-charged capitalism and globalization of our modern world.
But how ‘neoliberal’ was Thatcherism? The link between ideas and the Thatcher government has frequently been over-generalized and under-specified.
Existing accounts tend to characterize neoliberalism as a homogeneous, and often ill-defined, group of thinkers that exerted a broad influence over the Thatcher government.
In particular, this study explores how Margaret Thatcher approached special interest groups, a core neoliberal concern.
The results demonstrate a willingness to utilize the state, often in contradictory ways, to pursue apparently more market orientated policies.
This book - through a combination of archival research, interviews and examination of neoliberal thought itself - defines the dominant strains of neoliberalism more clearly and explores their relationship with Thatcherism.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:182 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:31/03/2021
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- ISBN:9780367349417
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:182 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:31/03/2021
- Category:
- ISBN:9780367349417