The Problem of Internal Security in Great Britain, 1948-1953: Doubleday Short Studies in Political Science (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

H. H. Wilson

9780265927588: The Problem of Internal Security in Great Britain, 1948-1953: Doubleday Short Studies in Political Science (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0265927587 ISBN 13: 9780265927588

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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How Britain handles security and civil liberties, 1948–1953, explained clearly

This concise, authoritative study examines how the British government’s internal security measures affected society. It blends analysis with firsthand interviews to reveal how officials, educators, union leaders, and students perceived and were shaped by these policies. The book also weighs the broader lessons for democracy in a changing world.

The authors trace how security rules emerged, how they were debated, and what they meant for ordinary people, institutions, and public life. They compare Britain’s experience with the United States, asking why democratic balance held or shifted in practice.

How government action intersected with civil liberties and everyday political life
What attitudes and behaviors changed among teachers, students, and public officials
Case studies including schooling and university appointments to illuminate real effects
Perspectives on security policy, its risks, and its efficacy in a democracy

Ideal for readers curious about postwar politics, internal security, and the balance between national safety and personal rights. This edition provides a compact, thoughtful window into how one Western democracy managed a contentious issue without tipping into excess.

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