Routledge Education and Labour Party Ideologies 1900-2001 Book

Explore the complex relationship between political ideology and educational policy in this historical study from the Woburn Education Series. Published by Routledge, this book examines how the Labour Party approached education from 1900 through the turn of the millennium. Denise Lawton provides a deep analysis of the shifts in policy, particularly focusing on the significant change seen in 1997 when Tony Blair made education a primary priority in the General Election Manifesto. The text investigates the tensions between traditional Labour values of equality and the newer 'Third Way' approach. By looking at the lack of ideological unity within the party since its early years, this work helps readers understand the debates surrounding fairness and the criticisms faced by the 1997-2001 educational programme. It is a valuable resource for those studying British political history and the evolution of social policy in Great Britain.