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The Language of Progressive Politics in Modern Britain (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
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The Language of Progressive Politics in Modern Britain (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
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This book traces the word 'progressive' through modern British
history, from the Enlightenment to Brexit. It explores the shifting
meanings of this term and the contradictory political projects to
which it has been attached. It also places this political language
in its cultural context, asking how it relates to ideas about
progressive social development, progressive business, and
progressive rock music. 'Progressive' is often associated with a
centre-left political tradition, but this book shows that this was
only ever one use of the term - and one that was heavily contested
even from its inception. The power of the term 'progressive' is
that it appears to anticipate the future. This can be politically
and culturally valuable, but it is also dangerous. The suggestion
that there is only one way forward has led to fear and doubt, anger
and apathy, even amongst those who would like to consider
themselves 'progressive people'.
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