Welsh Economy and Society Post 1945 Book

The database contains statistical and documentary material of various forms, exclusively focused on Wales, covering the period 1945-1990. Emphasis is placed on flexibility, and ease of use enabling relevant information to be extracted with the minimum of time and effort. The database package is contained on one 3.5" disc presented in a folder arrangement. The accompanying handbook describes the purpose and content of the database and provides detailed, easy to follow instructions to the user. The main contents are a collection of some 8,000 bibliographical references covering a wide range of material (including Welsh language references) produced within and outside Wales. Items include books and monographs, journal articles, unpublished theses, central and local government publications, newspaper and magazine articles, pamphlets, and reports produced by (and for) official and unofficial organizations. The material covers a wide range of economic and social issues including - industrial change and development (by sector), labour issues, investment, housing, government policy, population, culture, education, health, crime, religion, rural, urban and environmental issues, planning, and political change. The addition of a statistical section with 61 tables covering the main socio-economic indicators, a calendar of key events and a list of key addresses, together with guidance regarding source material and further information makes for a multi-purpose database providing a variety of services. The database may be used by libraries and other organizations as well as individuals with access to IBM compatible micro-computers. It will be of relevance to pupils and students of all ages from GCSE to University undergraduates and postgraduates. It should be an invaluable reference for academic researchers, commentators and policy makers and advisers as well being of interest to the general public.Read More