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On Burnley Road - Class, Race and Politics in a Northern English Town (Paperback)
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On Burnley Road - Class, Race and Politics in a Northern English Town (Paperback)
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Loot Price R546
Discovery Miles 5 460
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What was happening in Burnley Town Hall when the British National
Party was winning and holding seats there? What lay behind the far
right's advance, and what effect did it have on local government
and wider policy trends? How did mainstream parties respond? This
is the inside story of these developments, written by the council
worker responsible for promoting good race relations in Burnley
during the turbulent years following the 'northern town
disturbances' of 2001. The book connects the story of one
Lancashire town to contemporary social divisions and political
trends across the UK: - The rise of right-wing populism, widespread
antipathy to immigration, and a deep distrust of established
politicians - The success of Boris Johnson's Conservatives in
offering nationalism as an answer to some people's sense of
abandonment in deindustrialised areas - Labour's attempts to
'reconnect' and win back support in northern constituencies like
Burnley, which voted 67 per cent for Brexit and was one of the 'red
wall' seats that Labour lost at the 2019 general election. On
Burnley Road is both a remarkable example of granular social
history and an urgent contribution to current debates on issues
which affect us all. MakinWaite's perspectives on political
identities, multiculturalism, and the potential of 'civic
mediation' will interest anyone who is looking for effective ways
forward to overcome racism and inequality, and to rebuild our
democratic culture.
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