The Political Thought Of The Conservative Party Since 1945

The Conservative Party is usually seen as being non-ideological. This book is the first comprehensive treatment of the political thought of the Conservative Party examining the major elements of Conservative thinking since 1945, cross-cutting thematic issues and commentaries from leading politicians and journalists. The book is essential for anyone interested in the history and future of the Party.

Kevin Hickson is Lecturer in Politics at the University of Liverpool.

Introduction; K.Hickson * PART I: POSITIONS * Traditional Toryism; A.Aughey * New Right; N.Barry * Centre; M.Garnett * 'One Nation'; D.Seawright * PART II: THEMES * Markets and Entreprise; A.Taylor * Inequality; K.Hickson * Social Morality; B.Pilbeam * Constitution; P.Norton * Europe; A.Geddes * PART III: COMMENTARIES * Traditional Toryism; S.Heffer * New Right; J.Redwood * Centre; F.Maude * 'One Nation'; D.Green * Conclusion; K.Hickson Introduction; K.Hickson * PART I: POSITIONS * Traditional Toryism; A.Aughey * New Right; N.Barry * Centre; M.Garnett * 'One Nation'; D.Seawright * PART II: THEMES * Markets and Entreprise; A.Taylor * Inequality; K.Hickson * Social Morality; B.Pilbeam * Constitution; P.Norton * Europe; A.Geddes * PART III: COMMENTARIES * Traditional Toryism; S.Heffer * New Right; J.Redwood * Centre; F.Maude * 'One Nation'; D.Green * Conclusion; K.Hickson