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OverviewHarold Laski (1893-1950) was perhaps the best known socialist intellectual of his era, influential in the USA, India and mainland Europe as well as Britain. A controversial figure, he was attacked in the Cold War years for his continued defence of socialist principles. This biography argues that Laski has been misrepresented. It maintains that he dedicated his life to the quest for a just society, and that his thought remains highly relevant for our own times. This first paperback edition includes a new preface assessing the relevance of Laski's legacy today. Some Reviews of the hardback edition: 'In this beautifully written, minutely researched and very thoughtful book, Professor Newman has at last provided Laski with the biography that he so manifestly deserves.' Journal of Imperial and Commonwealth History 'Mr Newman's brilliant book is eminently worthy of his subject'. Jewish Chronicle 'Justice has now been done in Michael Newman's excellent, well-researched and eloquent biography. It has the supreme merit of bringing together Laski's roles as theorist and activist'. New Statesman and Society 'a closely argued book which offers an intelligent and spirited defence of Laski'. The Guardian Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael NewmanPublisher: The Merlin Press Ltd Imprint: The Merlin Press Ltd Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.649kg ISBN: 9780850366969ISBN 10: 0850366968 Pages: 466 Publication Date: 22 January 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsA lightly written, readable, and well-documented account which brings its subject vividly to life . . . Newman's account of the life of this martyr to optimism is worth reading. -- Political Studies Author Information"Michael Newman is the Jean Monnet Professor of European integration studies and a professor of politics at the London Metropolitan University. He is the author of ""Humanitarian Intervention: Confronting the Contradictions""; ""Ralph Miliband and the Politics of the New Left""; and ""Socialism: A Very Short Introduction.""" Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |