Overview

'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. It will be essential reading for students of British politics and Labour party members, as well as the general reader. Contributors include: Anthony Arblaster, Matt Beech, Brian Brivati, Tam Dalyell, Joe Haines, Roy (Lord) Hattersley, Kevin Hickson, Dilys Hill, Stuart Holland, Kevin Jefferys, Tony McGrew, Austin Mitchell, Frances Morrell, Raymond (Lord) Plant, Eric Shaw, Noel Thompson, Polly Toynbee, David Walker and Mark Wickham-Jones. Matt Beech, University of Southampton Brian Brivati, Kingston University Tam Dalyell, MP Joe Haines, former Press Secretary to Harold Wilson (1969-1976) Lord

Full Product Details

Author:   Matt Beech (University of Hull, UK) ,  Kevin Hickson (University of Liverpool, UK) ,  Raymond Plant
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.499kg
ISBN:  

9780415312844

ISBN 10:   0415312841
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   14 May 2004
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Undergraduate
Replaced By:   9781138047372
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

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

Reviews

'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.

<p>'The essays which compose the book are of a universally high quality and the list of contributors is impressive. The book is accessible enough for anyone interested in the idea behind Labour after 1945, and will be of use to students at all levels, as well as academics, who will be particularly interested in the specific takes given by those involved.' - Political Studies Review

Author Information

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.

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