Chapters in this book

1. Front matter i
2. Contents v
3. Preface and acknowledgements vi
4. List of tables, boxes and figures viii
5. Notes on the authors and contributors xii
6. 1 Introduction 1
7. 2 Two concepts in two countries 8
8. 3 Home truths 25
9. 4 The rickety ladder of opportunity 54
10. 5 Mosaic or cracked vase? 72
11. 6 Distorting mirrors 93
12. 7 Tidal generation 112
13. 8 Concluding thoughts 139
14. Bibliography 146
15. Index 154