Cut Out - Living Without Welfare

Britains welfare state, one of the greatest achievements of post-war reconstruction, was regarded as the cornerstone of modern society. Today, it is wilfully being dismantled by a succession of governments, with horrifying consequences. The establishment paints pictures of so-called benefit scroungers; the disabled, the sickly and the old. Cut Out reveals the reality behind the headlines, and the true nature of British politics today.

About the author

Jeremy Seabrook (1939-2024) wrote on inequality, poverty and the oppressed in Britain and across the Global South for over half a century. His articles were featured in the Guardian, The Times and the Independent. He has written plays for stage, TV and the theatre, some in collaboration with his close friend, Michael O’Neill. His many books include The Song of the Shirt and Cut Out: Living Without Welfare. In 2023 he published his memoirs, Private Worlds.

Summary

Cut Out speaks to people whose support from the state - for whatever reason - is now being withdrawn, rendering their lives unsustainable.

Product details

• Authors: Jeremy Seabrook
• Publisher: Pluto
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 20.06.2016
• EAN: 9780745336183
• ISBN: 978-0-7453-3618-3
• No. of pages: 256
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 200 mm x 20 mm
• Series: Left Book Club
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / General, 21st Century, Political structure & processes, Social welfare & social services, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Social welfare and social services, Social classes, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Classes & Economic Disparity, Early 21st century c 2000 to c 2050, Political structure and processes, Welfare & benefit systems, Welfare and benefit systems