NGOs in contemporary Britain: non-state actors in society and politics since 1945

Matthew Hilton (Editor), Nicholas Crowson (Editor), James McKay (Editor)

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Abstract

The history of post-war Britain can only be properly understood with reference to the phenomenon of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). They have been right at the heart of every major socio-political initiative. From environmentalism to consumerism; from international aid to human rights; on identity issues such as age, gender, race, religion, disability and sexuality; and on social policy issues such as homelessness, education, child protection and mental health. This book offers the first survey account of NGOs in Britain since 1945. It brings together younger and established scholars to showcase new research presented in the form of surveys of the following areas: environmentalism, international aid and development, human rights, the peace movement, gay rights, sexual politics, women's groups, the anti-apartheid movement, the poverty lobby, drugs, fair-trade, moral reform groups, the relationship between NGOs and the state, and the nature of democracy. It does so by offering accounts of key NGOs in postwar Britain including Amnesty International, the Abortion Law Reform Association, Greenpeace, the Women's Institute, the Child Poverty Action Group and even Mary Whitehouse's National Viewers' and Listeners' Association.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationLondon
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
Number of pages303
ISBN (Electronic)978-0230234079
ISBN (Print)978-0230221093
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22 Apr 2009

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  • Introduction

    Hilton, M. & McKay, J., 2009, NGOs in contemporary Britain: non-state actors in society and politics since 1945. London: Palgrave Macmillan, p. 1-20

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