Lange years : an annotated bibliography on David Lange's term as Prime Minister, 1984-1989

Abstract

David Lange was Prime Minister of New Zealand from 14 July 1984 till 8 August 1989. He presided over a government which initiated a reform programme that radically transformed New Zealand society. This selective annotated bibliography is designed to help history and political science students and academics identify sources of information on Lange's term as Prime Minister. It includes material that examines Lange's actions; his achievements and failures as Prime Minister; his leadership of the Fourth Labour Government; his personality traits and behaviour; his views on government policies and colleagues; his relationships with government colleagues and officials; and his colleagues' opinions on his performance while Prime Minister