A broad introductory text, this volume surveys recent shifts in the British economy and their impact on the regional distribution of resources; this is the first title in a major Open University series on the restructuring of Britain.
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`the accessible presentation of alternative theories of structural change is one the major strengths of this book' - Transactions
`This is a well structured, integrated text which addresses important questions concerning contemporary economic change in Britian....it will undoubtedly be used in a variety of higher education institutions.' - Geography
`Anybody looking for help in making sense of the massive changes at work in the economy and occupational structure in Britain over the past 15 years or so need look no further... in the best traditions of OU course materials there are lots of diagrams, tables and figures which are clearly explained and particularly well presented.' - Social Science Teacher
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978-0-8039-8168-3 (9780803981683)
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Introduction
The UK Economy at a Crossroads - Laurence Harris
What's Happening to UK Manufacturing? - Doreen Massey
Towards a Post-Industrial Economy? - John Allen
A Crisis of Mass Production - Richard Meegan
Fragmented Firms, Disorganized Labour - John Allen
What is an Economy Anyway? - Doreen Massey