TY - BOOK AU - Dewey,Robert F. TI - British national identity and opposition to membership of Europe, 1961?63: the anti-Marketeers SN - 9781847792884 AV - HC241 .B758 2009 PY - 2009/// CY - Manchester PB - Manchester University Press KW - European Economic Community KW - Great Britain KW - Public opinion KW - Politics and government KW - 1945-1964 KW - Nationalism KW - History KW - 20th century KW - Electronic Books N1 - 2; 9780719078712; 9780719078712; Copyright Page; Contents; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Introduction; 1 National identity and Britishness; 2 The Daily Express andthe anti-Market campaign; 3 Pundits; 4 Pressure groups; 5 Politicians; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index; 2; b N2 - This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the opponents of Britain?s first attempt to join the European Economic Community (EEC), between the announcement of Harold Macmillan?s new policy initiative in July 1961 and General de Gaulle?s veto of Britain?s application for membership in January 1963. In particular, this study examines the role of national identity in shaping both the formulation and articulation of arguments put forward by these opponents of Britain?s policy. To date, studies of Britain?s unsuccessful bid for entry have focused on high political analysis of diplomacy and polic UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=515111&site=eds-live&custid=s3260518 ER -