
The Struggle for Labour's Soul
Understanding Labour's Political Thought Since 1945
Routledge (Publisher)
Published on 14. May 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-415-31284-4 (ISBN)
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Description
'New Labour' is often accused of being obsessed with style rather than substance, and with image rather ideology. The Struggle for Labour's Soul examines how the party's political thought has developed from 1945 to the present day. It explores the divisions in the Labour Party between the old left, the new left, centrists, the old right and 'New Labour'. These ideological positions are examined in the context of the key political issues of the twenty-first century including constitutional reform, markets, equality, internationalism and globalization.
The book concludes with commentaries by renowned experts on the various competing traditions within the party. Featuring contributions by leading academics, journalists and politicians, this is the first major analysis of Labour's political thought for a generation.
The book concludes with commentaries by renowned experts on the various competing traditions within the party. Featuring contributions by leading academics, journalists and politicians, this is the first major analysis of Labour's political thought for a generation.
Reviews / Votes
'This is a first-rate discussion of the post-war intellectual history of the Labour party.' Simon Griffiths - Political Studies Review'...a fascinating book...' William Keegan - The Observer
'The study makes a substantial contribution to - its subtitle - 'understanding Labour's political thought'.' ?Eric Shaw - Parliamentary Affairs.
'...the book contains much that is thoughtful, from people who are evidently very informed.' ?Duncan Tanner - Parliamentary History.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
499 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-31284-4 (9780415312844)
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Matt Beech | Kevin Hickson | Raymond Plant
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Understanding Labour's Political Thought Since 1945
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Understanding Labour's Political Thought Since 1945
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Persons
Matt Beech is Senior Lecturer and Director of the Centre for British Politics at the University of Hull, UK.
Kevin Hickson is Senior Lecturer in Politics at the University of Liverpool, UK.
Raymond Lord Plant is a Labour peer and Professor of Jurisprudence at Kings College London, UK.
Kevin Hickson is Senior Lecturer in Politics at the University of Liverpool, UK.
Raymond Lord Plant is a Labour peer and Professor of Jurisprudence at Kings College London, UK.
Content
Introduction Kevin Hickson, Matt Beech and Raymond Plant Part 1: Positions 1. Old Left Anthony Alabaster 2. New Left Mark Wickham-Jones 3. Centre Noel Thompson 4. Old Right Kevin Jefferys 5. New Labour: The 'New Right' of the Labour Party Matt Beech Part 2: Themes 6. Means and Ends Raymond Plant 7. Equality Kevin Hickson 8. Globalisation Tony McGrew 9. Ownership and Markets Stuart Holland 10. Labourism Eric Shaw 11. Constitutional Reform Dilys Hill 12. Internationalism Brian Brivati Part 3: Commentaries 13. Old Left Tam Dalyell 14. New Left Frances Morrell 15. Centre Joe Haines 16. Old Right Austin Mitchell 17. New Labour: The 'New Right' of the Labour Party Polly Toynbee and David Walker. Afterword Roy Hattersley