Struggle for Labour''s Soul - Understanding Labour''s Political Thought Since 1945

Zusatztext '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. Informationen zum Autor 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. Zusammenfassung '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. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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 ...

Product details

• Authors: Raymond (EDT)/ Beech Plant, Raymond Beech Plant
• Assisted by: Matt Beech (Editor), Kevin Hickson (Editor), Raymond Plant (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.05.2004
• EAN: 9780415312844
• ISBN: 978-0-415-31284-4
• No. of pages: 320
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 222 mm x 19 mm
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political system