The Economy in Question
SAGE Publications Ltd (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 16. November 1988
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-8039-8169-0 (ISBN)
Description
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.
Reviews / Votes
`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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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Weight
436 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8039-8169-0 (9780803981690)
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Content
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
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