The struggle for Labour's soul : understanding Labour's political thought since 1945
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The struggle for Labour's soul : understanding Labour's political thought since 1945
Routledge, 2004
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- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [278]-287) and index
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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.
Table of Contents
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
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