The New Politics of the NHS

'This book is not a history of the NHS. It does not attempt to present to present a comprehensive account of events, nor does it attempt to examine all the policy issues or controversies that have arisen since 1948. Instead it is highly selective. It concentrates on those issues that seem to best illuminate the analytic themes and to provide the most insight into political processes.' - Rudolf Klein, in the Preface from the Fourth Edition.