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World, Class, Britain

Political Economy, Political Theory and British Politics

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  • © 2000

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  1. Calum Paton

    1. Centre for Health Planning and Management, Keele University, Staffordshire, England

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-viii
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  2. Introduction

    1. Introduction

      • Calum Paton
      Pages 1-10

  3. Part I

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 11-11
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    2. Changing British Politics

      • Calum Paton
      Pages 13-47

    3. The Global Economy and Britain

      • Calum Paton
      Pages 48-78

    4. Changing Public Policy and the State

      • Calum Paton
      Pages 79-124

  4. Part II

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 125-125
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    2. Economic Alternatives and Political Objections

      • Calum Paton
      Pages 127-159

    3. Political Change, the State and Social Theory

      • Calum Paton
      Pages 160-188

    4. Normative Political Theory and Ethics: against Relativism

      • Calum Paton
      Pages 189-219

  5. Back Matter

    Pages 220-237
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This book begins by tracing the sea-change in British politics from the 1970s to the end of the twentieth century. The dominance of market ideology, the decline of social democracy and the 'marketization' of public policy are related to a widespread acceptance of globalization. Contemporary global capitalism is analyzed, not least as to its likely effect on countries such as Britain. New Labour's 'Third Way' is portrayed as reinforcing the apparent inevitability of globalization. In this environment, political and economic alternatives tend to be dismissed fatalistically. Politics is no longer about real choice. The second part of the book, as well as sketching an economic alternative, investigates how political theory and ethical concepts can help us today to re-establish the search for human freedom and a 'balanced' society. Such a vision can appeal to conservatives, liberals and socialists alike. It argues that a political coalition to further such ends is conceivable, if very difficult to organise or maintain. Finally, the 'postmodern' stance of eschewing ethical and political progress is criticized.

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  • Centre for Health Planning and Management, Keele University, Staffordshire, England

    Calum Paton

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CALUM PATON is Professor of Health Policy at the Centre for Health Planning and Management, Keele University.

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