Finlayson, Alan
Making Sense of New Labour
- ISBN 13:
- 9780853159568
- author:
- Finlayson, Alan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Lawrence & Wishart Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 140 mm X 216 mm
- Genre:
- Socialism & left-of-centre democratic ideologies
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
New Labour's ideas and practices can be understood as reflections of the broader cultural and economic context in which they emerged. This book provides an in-depth analysis of New Labour, examining its key policies and rhetoric through a range of materials, including party broadcasts, speeches, and internal policy discussions. The author argues that New Labour's political philosophy is shaped by the dominant culture and politics of contemporary capitalism, leading to a management of the status quo rather than driving genuine change. The book explores topics such as Labour's marketing strategy, the concept of modernisation, and the significance of the 'knowledge economy', shedding light on the complexities of New Labour's approach. Written by Alan Finlayson, a Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at the University of Wales Swansea, this study offers a nuanced understanding of New Labour's place within recent British political history.
Related Products
Related Products
Inducing Labour: making informed decisions
Wickham, Sara
AI Weiwei: Making Sense
Weiwei, Ai
Making Sense of China's Economy
Wang, Tao
Making Sense of Critical Appraisal
Ajetunmobi, Olajide
Helgoland: Making Sense of the Quantum Revolution
Rovelli, Carlo