Public Ownership and the Telephone in Great Britain: Restriction of the Industry by the State and the Municipalities

by Hugo Richard Meyer

Meyer's analysis of the history and politics of the telephone industry in Great Britain offers a unique perspective on the role of government in the regulation of public utilities. He traces the evolution of British telephony from its origins in private enterprise to its eventual nationalization, exploring the tensions between private profit and public service. A must-read for anyone interested in the economics and politics of public ownership,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021322911
• ISBN13: 9781021322913
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"