Britain's Decline

Contemporary Britain is often held to be in decline and yet the nature of this decline is elusive. Is it social and moral, characterized by rising crime rates, urban unrest and sexual permissiveness? Or is it political and economic, and when in fact did it set in? Alan Sked examines the many competing explanations for Britain's decline and reaches some intriguing and original conclusions.

1 Introduction: Defining Decline 2 Economic Decline? 1870-1914 1914-1939 1939 to the Present 3 Moral Decline? Sexual Behaviour Crime The Welfare State 4 Conclusion References Index