Shaw (geography, U. of Aberdeen) evaluates the extent to which the promotion of competition was an appropriate policy goal in the privatization of British Rail. He critically evaluates the evolution, outcomes, and future prospects of the policy adopted to deregulate the rail market, and closely examines the translation of neoliberal political philosophy into practical policy measures. He does not delve into the impact of privatization on service or safety, only on whether it has made more competitive opportunities available to the rail industry. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
