The Political Thought of the Conservative Party Since 1945: PUBLICATION CANCELLED

The Conservative Party is usually seen as being non-ideological. This book is the first comprehensive treatment of the political thought of the Conservative Party examining the major elements of Conservative thinking since 1945, cross-cutting thematic issues and commentaries from leading politicians and journalists. The book is essential for anyone interested in the history and future of the Party. The Conservative Party Is Often Interpreted As Being Pragmatic And Concerned With The Pursuit Of Power. This Book Offers A Fresh Perspective By Focusing On The Political, Economic And Social Thought Of The Conservative Party Since 1945. The Book Begins With Chapters Examining The Major Ideological Positions: Traditional Toryism, New Right, Centre And One Nation. These Chapters Offer Fresh Perspectives And Research. The Book Then Considers A Range Of Thematic Issues Such As The Constitution, Europe, Economic Statecraft, Social Morality And Attitudes Towards Economic And Social Inequality. The Final Section Brings Together A Number Of Commentaries From Leading Politicians And Journalists, Each Offering Their Own Perspectives On The Thought Of The Conservative Party And The Way To Regain Power. It Is Essential Reading For Anyone Interested In Understanding The Political Thought Of The Conservative Party And Seeks To Provoke Discussion As To How The Party Can Be Revived In The Near Future. Introduction / K. Hickson -- Traditional Toryism / A. Aughey -- New Right / N. Barry -- Centre / M. Garnett -- 'one Nation' / D. Seawright -- Markets And Entreprise / A. Taylor -- Inequality / K. Hickson -- Social Morality / B. Pilbeam -- Constitution / P. Norton -- Europe / A. Geddes -- Traditional Toryism / S. Heffer -- New Right / J. Redwood -- Centre / F. Maude -- 'one Nation' / D. Green -- Conclusion / K. Hickson. Edited By Kevin Hickson. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 223-226) And Index. Front Matter....Pages i-x Introduction....Pages 1-4 Front Matter....Pages 5-5 Traditional Toryism....Pages 7-27 New Right....Pages 28-50 Centre....Pages 51-68 One Nation....Pages 69-90 Front Matter....Pages 91-91 The Constitution....Pages 93-112 Europe....Pages 113-132 Economic Statecraft....Pages 133-157 Social Morality....Pages 158-177 Inequality....Pages 178-194 Front Matter....Pages 195-195 Traditional Toryism....Pages 197-201 New Right....Pages 202-208 Centre....Pages 209-213 One Nation....Pages 214-218 Conclusion....Pages 219-222 Back Matter....Pages 223-232 Offering a comprehensive treatment of the political thought of the Conservative Party, this book examines the elements of Conservative thinking since 1945, cross-cutting thematic issues and commentaries from leading politicians and journalists and is useful for those interested in the history and future of the Party. Featuring the political, economic and social thought of the Conservative Party since 1945, this book contains examinations of the major ideological positions since WWII, analysis of a number of cross-cutting issues and contains personal commentaries from leading figures within the Party