Author Description
Providing an overview of Britain between 1850 and 1979, with an emphasis on the Scottish dimension, this book tackles the political themes of ideology, identity and authority, wet within a wider social and economic context. It contains a wide range of illustrations, documentary sources and views of an historian and addresses all the key issues of the syllabus requirements.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the evolution of British political, social, and economic structures from 1850 to 1979, specifically examining the development of democratic institutions. Sydney Wood, an experienced educator in the field of Scottish history, utilizes a structured pedagogical framework to analyze how ideology, identity, and authority shifted over this period. The book integrates primary source documentation and historiographical perspectives to provide a comprehensive overview suitable for advanced secondary education curricula.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of political ideology and governance in Britain from 1850 to 1979
- Examination of the Scottish dimension within the broader British political context
- Integration of primary documentary sources and historical commentary
- Visual aids and illustrations to support thematic understanding
Scope Limits
- The text is primarily tailored to specific syllabus requirements rather than exhaustive academic research
- It does not provide an in-depth analysis of global geopolitical events outside of their direct impact on British domestic policy
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Educators and students frequently identify this work as a reliable resource for meeting specific curriculum standards in history. Experts highlight the book's utility in balancing broad political themes with localized Scottish perspectives for classroom instruction.
Page Count:
216
Publication Date:
1992-12-07
Publisher:
Pearson Schools
ISBN-10:
0050046020
ISBN-13:
9780050046029
History
Europe
Schools & Teaching
Political History
Social History
Education
Education Teaching
British History
Economic History