British Immigration Policy Since 1939

Ian R.G. Spencer is an independent consultant working in education and equal opportunities. He is the former Head of History, De Montfort University, Leicester.

• Preface 1 The origins of multi-racial Britain; A twentieth-century story; The first settled communities, 1850–1939; Government policy and the growth of communities, 1919–39; The Second World War 2 Immigration policy in practice, 1945–55 3 The making of policy, 1945–55 4 Policy and practice under strain, 1955–62 5 The making of multi-racial Britain, 1962–91 Conclusion

'An important scholarly work, based on extensive primary research, the conclusions of which are presented in an uncompromising and lucid narrative' - Professor R. Ovendale, Departement of International Politics, University of Wales, Aberystwyth.