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The Struggle for Labour's Soul: Understanding Labour's Political Thought Since 1945
Author(s): Matt Beech (Editor), Kevin Hickson (Editor), Raymond Plant (Editor)
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publication Date: July 8, 2004
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 320 pages
- ISBN-10: 0415312841
- ISBN-13: 9780415312844
Book Description
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.
Editorial Reviews
Review
‘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.
About the Author
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.
