British Shipbuilding and the State since 1918: A Political Economy of Decline

Lewis Johnman,Hugh Murphy

British Shipbuilding and the State since 1918: A Political Economy of Decline
Format
Hardback
Publisher
Liverpool University Press
Country
United Kingdom
Published
1 June 2002
Pages
320
ISBN
9780859896061

British Shipbuilding and the State since 1918: A Political Economy of Decline

Lewis Johnman,Hugh Murphy

Few industries attest to the decline of Britain’s political and economic power as does the near disappearance of British shipbuilding. On the eve of World War I, British shipbuilding produced more than the rest of the world put together. But by the 1980s, the industry which had dominated world markets and underpinned British maritime power accounted for less than one per cent of world output. Throughout this decline, a remarkable relationship developed between the shipbuilding industry and the Government as both sought to restore the fortunes and dominance of this once great enterprise. This book provides an analysis of 20th-century shipbuilding at the national level. It is based on the full breadth of primary and secondary sources available, blending the records of central Government with those of the Shipbuilding Employers Federation and Shipbuilding Conference, as well as making use of a range of records from individual yards, technical societies and the trade press.

This item is not currently in-stock. It can be ordered online and is expected to ship in approx 4 weeks

Our stock data is updated periodically, and availability may change throughout the day for in-demand items. Please call the relevant shop for the most current stock information. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Sign in or become a Readings Member to add this title to a wishlist.