New Labor, New Thinking2000

"The focus of this book is the politics, economics and social policy of the UK Labour Government of Tony Blair. There is always a problem in an attempt to make sense of something that is still taking shape. However, there is equally a problem of writing with hindsight. While hindsight provides the opportunity for perfect vision of the past - the art of policy making is about the here and now.".

"While the experience and impact of the Blair Government can only be described as unfinished business and work in progress - there are already a series of pillars, which are giving shape to the Government. Although the shape of policy is not yet clear some analysis can be made of the emerging structure." "This book elucidates the Labor Government's underlying pillars and clarifies the developing...