England has had a predominantly conservative political culture for
some centuries. Yet there is a persistent, minority strand of
radicalism that has challenged the practices, beliefs and
structures of power of the established order. This book explores
this 'radical tradition' as articulated in the twentieth century.
The main currents of English radicalism range from liberal
reformers, through socialist parliamentarians, to social movement
activists in the peace, women's and labour movements. Despite their
differing agendas, all have held their moral and political
commitments to achieving a free, democratic, equal and just society
in common. Moreover, all have believed, whatever their other
differences, in the importance of extra-parliamentary social
movements. What is it that has constituted this 'radical
tradition'? Is it a coherent, distinctive and important political
force in the twentieth century? And how do these ideas and
practices relate to radical politics in England in the early
twenty-first century? This book offers an analysis of the
historical and ideological development of English radicalism from
the English Civil War onwards. Richard Taylor examines how the
problems of achieving radical change in England in the twentieth
century were approached by the ten key figures from a range of
ideological positions within the tradition: Bertrand Russell,
Sylvia Pankhurst, Ellen Wilkinson, George Orwell, E.P. Thompson,
Michael Foot, Joan Maynard, Stuart Hall, Tony Benn and Nicolas
Walter. -- .
General
Imprint: |
Manchester University Press
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Manchester University Press |
Release date: |
September 2020 |
First published: |
2020 |
Authors: |
Richard Taylor
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
280 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-5261-5496-5 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
Political ideologies >
General
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LSN: |
1-5261-5496-X |
Barcode: |
9781526154965 |
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