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Globalization and varieties of capitalism : New Labour, economic policy and the abject state /

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"This book is a study of Britain as a capitalism poised between American and European models. It explores themes of legitimation, denial and opportunism via a series of substantial case studies framed by a reinterpretation of Thatcherism's economic contexts and a critical assessment of New...

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Main Author: Coffey, Dan, 1966-
Other Authors: Thornley, Carole, 1955-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire : New York, NY : Palgrave Macmillan, 2009.
Subjects:
Great Britain > Economic policy > 1997-
Great Britain > Economic policy > 1979-1997.
Labour Party (Great Britain)
Capitalism > Great Britain.
Globalization > Great Britain.
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Summary:"This book is a study of Britain as a capitalism poised between American and European models. It explores themes of legitimation, denial and opportunism via a series of substantial case studies framed by a reinterpretation of Thatcherism's economic contexts and a critical assessment of New Labour"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:x, 188 pages ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780230553095 (hardback)
0230553095