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In 1623 Richard Jobson published an account of a 1620-1621 English
voyage up River Gambra, during which a party, led by himself,
penetrated to a point some 460 miles up-river. The purpose of the
voyage was to make contact with the gold trade of the West African
interior, but in this there was little success. However, Jobson's
account of the river, its commerce, natural history, peoples,
religions and polities, was the earliest to appear in print, in
this fullness of detail, in any language. It was also the earliest
detailed account of any part of Black Africa, by an Englishman.
Jobson's account, almost entirely original, has special interest in
its author's observations on the African scene, particularly those
on the African peoples and individuals encountered. Jobson
discusses such topics as local agriculture and trade, the role of
Islam, political culture, and the position of women. Despite the
limits of his experience, his observations are seemingly accurate
and generally perceptive, as well as being (perhaps unexpectedly)
often tolerant and even sympathetic.
From school punk to modern day film producer, Richard Jobson has
lived a full and colourful life. A harrowing incident as a child
left him suffering with epilepsy but he was a mere fifteen-year-old
when he launched the punk rock band The Skids in 1977 with his
songwriting partner Stuart Adamson. With hit singles including the
immortal 'Into The Valley', after four albums The Skids folded and
Jobson formed The Armoury Show whilst Adamson had moved on to form
the successful eighties band Big Country. In this cathartic story,
Jobson talks candidly about the many trials and tribulations that
have shaped his life. He talks openly of his breakdown during the
making of The Skids' third album The Absolute Game, detailing the
suicidal thoughts going through his mind at the time. More
pertinent than he could have imagined given that writing partner
Stuart Adamson was to take his own life two decades later. They had
remained friends following The Skids break-up and their
relationship is explored in detail throughout. In the 1980s Jobson
became a familiar face on television as a presenter and film
reviewer for Sky Television. In June 2013, he was awarded an
honorary degree (Doctor of Arts) from Edinburgh Napier University.
Today he is a successful filmmaker but his life has also gone full
circle. In 2017 he reactivated The Skids. A successful UK tour
prompted demand for more shows in 2018 as well as the band's first
new album for over three decades, making this the perfect time to
write his memoirs of his time in the band. Into The Valley is a
riveting read and a perfect illustration of how one man overcame
his disability to become successful in the world of music and film.
A first hand account of the late 1970s and early 80s that will
appeal not only to punk rock fans but to anyone identifying with
Jobson's triumph over adversity.
In 1623 Richard Jobson published an account of a 1620-1621 English
voyage up River Gambra, during which a party, led by himself,
penetrated to a point some 460 miles up-river. The purpose of the
voyage was to make contact with the gold trade of the West African
interior, but in this there was little success. However, Jobson's
account of the river, its commerce, natural history, peoples,
religions and polities, was the earliest to appear in print, in
this fullness of detail, in any language. It was also the earliest
detailed account of any part of Black Africa, by an Englishman.
Jobson's account, almost entirely original, has special interest in
its author's observations on the African scene, particularly those
on the African peoples and individuals encountered. Jobson
discusses such topics as local agriculture and trade, the role of
Islam, political culture, and the position of women. Despite the
limits of his experience, his observations are seemingly accurate
and generally perceptive, as well as being (perhaps unexpectedly)
often tolerant and even sympathetic.
This book examines the impact that nostalgia has had on the Labour
Party's political development since 1951. In contrast to existing
studies that have emphasised the role played by modernity, it
argues that nostalgia has defined Labour's identity and determined
the party's trajectory over time. Jobson outlines how Labour, at
both an elite and a grassroots level, has been and remains heavily
influenced by a nostalgic commitment to an era of heroic male
industrial working-class struggle. This commitment has hindered
policy discussion, determined the form that the modernisation
process has taken and shaped internal conflict and cohesion. More
broadly, Labour's emotional attachment to the past has made it
difficult for the party to adjust to the socioeconomic changes that
have taken place in Britain. In short, nostalgia has frequently
left the party out of touch with the modern world. In this way,
this study offers an assessment of Labour's failures to adapt to
the changing nature and demands of post-war Britain and will be of
interest to both students and academics working in the field of
British political history and to those with a more general interest
in Labour's history and politics. -- .
This book examines the impact that nostalgia has had on the Labour
Party's political development since 1951. In contrast to existing
studies that have emphasised the role played by modernity, it
argues that nostalgia has defined Labour's identity and determined
the party's trajectory over time. Jobson outlines how Labour, at
both an elite and a grassroots level, has been and remains heavily
influenced by a nostalgic commitment to an era of heroic male
industrial working-class struggle. This commitment has hindered
policy discussion, determined the form that the modernisation
process has taken and shaped internal conflict and cohesion. More
broadly, Labour's emotional attachment to the past has made it
difficult for the party to adjust to the socioeconomic changes that
have taken place in Britain. In short, nostalgia has frequently
left the party out of touch with the modern world. In this way,
this study offers an assessment of Labour's failures to adapt to
the changing nature and demands of post-war Britain and will be of
interest to both students and academics working in the field of
British political history and to those with a more general interest
in Labour's history and politics. -- .
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and
hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!
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