Sayeed, Richard Power
1997: The Future that Never Happened
- ISBN 13:
- 9781786991997
- author:
- Sayeed, Richard Power
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Zed Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 5.00(w) x 7.90(h) x 1.30(d)
- Genre:
- Government Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Beautifully written and insightfully argued, this book takes a provocative look at the pivotal year of 1997. Richard Power Sayeed explores the dark undercurrents that lay beneath the vibrant culture of the time, revealing how the handling of the Stephen Lawrence inquiry and the promises of New Labour ultimately left the country more fractured than ever. The author examines the ways in which the optimism of 1997 gave way to a more complex and divided society. From the feminism-lite of 'Girl Power' to the enduring legacy of the YBAs, Sayeed sheds light on the key moments and events that shaped the country's culture and society in the late 1990s. This lively and richly evocative book offers a fresh perspective on a pivotal moment in British history, and is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of modern British society.
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