The Labour Party: A Centenary History

Historians, political scientists, and sociologists share the current thinking about the evolution of the party over its first century. They consider trade unions, the parliamentary party, and Labour's electoral strategy along with broader policy issues such as international relations and welfare. The first section is a chronological series of essays; the last examines a number of selected themes. In a middle section, former Labour leaders, cabinet ministers, and backbench members of Parliament offer reflections on the recent regimes of Neil Kinnock, John Smith, and Tony Blair. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)