6325 results for 'labour lock'

The Labour Party Since 1945 by Eric R. Shaw provides a critical overview of the party's evolution in postwar Britain. This book explores the transformation from "Old Labour" to "New Labour",...

New Labour is back in power - what's next? Anthony Giddens examines how the centre-left can respond to changing global circumstances and re-evaluate its ideology. Drawing on the experience of social...

The Labour Party Continuity and Change in the Making of 'New' Labour by Steven Fielding A balanced account of the British Labour Party's present state and its historical development, this major new...

Fightback! tells the story of how Labour's moderate right regained control of the party in the 1980s. After being weakened by defections to the SDP, the moderates fought back organisationally and...

Beyond Marx: A Critique of Capitalism's Global Labour RelationsThis collection of essays critically reviews the history and theory of capitalism, moving beyond Eurocentrism to offer a more nuanced...

The Political Economy of New Labour: Labouring Under False Pretences?This book provides a systematic assessment and evaluation of the modernization of the British Labour Party following its 1997...

Marcel van der Linden's Transnational Labour History Explorations offers a comprehensive collection of essays that challenge traditional approaches to labour history by examining cross-border...

The Struggle for Labour's Soul: Understanding Labour's Political Thought Since 1945This second edition of a highly respected book provides a thorough re-evaluation of the state of the Labour Party...

A Century of Labour by Jon Cruddas The Labour Party's centenary marks a significant milestone in its history, prompting a reassessment of its performance over the past 100 years. This book offers a...

Eric Hobsbawm's Labouring Men explores the complex history of labour movements in Britain from the 19th century to the early 20th century. This comprehensive work is divided into four main sections,...

Ben Tillett: Portrait of a Labour LeaderThis biography sheds light on the formative stages of the modern British labour movement through the remarkable career of Ben Tillett. His rhetoric and...

New Labour/hard Labour? Restructuring and Resistance Inside the Welfare Industry by Gerry Mooney and Alex Law provides a critical examination of work and workers in the UK welfare sector under New...

Rethinking Labour's Past explores the evolution of the Labour Party and its impact on British politics. This collection of expert insights brings together fresh perspectives on the party's history,...

A comprehensive evaluation of New Labour's long-term legacy, this book offers a fresh perspective on the key policy areas and themes of the Labour government. Featuring contributions from leading...

Hercules' Labours by Phoebe Wyss is an exploration of the mythological hero's twelve labours as a metaphor for spiritual development. Drawing on astrological principles, the author weaves together...

New Labour's policy and practice have been shaped by influential sociological ideas from the past. This book provides an in-depth analysis of the theories that underpin New Labour's approach to...

Labour's First Century assesses the Labour Party's 20th-century history, exploring why it spent so much time in opposition despite its significant achievements. Written by experts in the field, this...

Labour Ward Rules provides a practical guide for trainee obstetricians and midwives to understand labour ward management, treatments, and prevention of complications. This essential tool helps secure...

Eighteenth-century poetry was dominated by men of education and wealth. However, when Stephen Duck's "The Thresher's Labour" was published in 1730, it highlighted the plight of the working class in...

This comprehensive study explores the material and visual culture of the British labour movement from 1780 to 1924. Drawing on recent research, it offers a rich analysis of the objects that shaped...

The First Labour Party 1906-1914 by K D Brown provides a comprehensive overview of the Labour Party's early years, examining its composition, organisation, and relationships with various groups. This...

Labour and Development in East Asia: A New Perspective on Regional Transformation The Chinese Communist Party's response to factory strikes in 2010 has sparked debate about labour's role in shaping...

A Business and Labour History of Britain: Case studies of Britain in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries by M. Richardson and P. Nicholls provides a comprehensive understanding of industrial...

The Labour Party's Grass Roots: Essays on Local Parties and Members 1918-1945 by Matthew Worley explores the often-overlooked local experience of Britain's main political parties between the wars...

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...

Art and Labour: A Groundbreaking Re-examination of the Relationship Between Art, Craft, and Industry Dave Beech's latest work provides a fresh perspective on the evolution of art from handicraft to...

A Labour of Love by Anne Baker is a heartwarming story about two young women navigating love, identity and family. Sophie, at 17, finds herself pregnant after falling in love with Darrell, but her...

Wage Labour and Capital is a foundational work by Karl Marx, first published in a series of leading articles in the Neue Rheinische Zeitung in 1849. The text is based on lectures delivered by Marx...

The Labours of Heracles by Stephen Bibby is a retelling of some of the most famous tales from Greek mythology. In these stories, the hero Heracles uses his strength and intelligence to complete...

A practical guide for healthcare professionals caring for women in labour. The Labour Ward Handbook provides detailed clinical practice guidelines to support safe and effective care. This updated...

A comprehensive history of the British Labour Movement is now available. Written by T McCarthy, this book fills a long-standing gap in labour history, drawing on 40 years of teaching experience and...

The Labour Revolution by Karl Kautsky provides an in-depth analysis of the methods to introduce socialism into capitalist economies in Europe after World War One. Written by a renowned Marxist...

Rural life in 1850, as seen through the eyes of those who lived it. This volume of "Labour and the Poor" brings to light the struggles of England's rural districts, from the South Eastern to the...

The Labour Party and the Struggle for Socialism by David Coates In the 1970s, the British political system was facing deep crisis. Politicians were struggling to address major problems, leading to...

The Labour Party A Centenary History by B. Brivati and R. Heffernan is a comprehensive assessment of the party's role in shaping 20th-century events. This unique history brings together academics and...

Hercule Poirot's final challenge before retirement is to solve 12 cases that echo the labours of his classical Greek namesake. In doing so, he aims to rid society of its most unpleasant monsters,...

Labour Markets, Identities, Controversies Reviews and Essays, 1982-2016 by Tom Brass This collection brings together key texts from Tom Brass's career to examine how labour markets and related issues...

Denis MacShane's memoir offers a unique insight into the Labour Party over 50 years. With a career spanning local government, trade unions, and Parliament, MacShane has fought, lost, and won...

Blue Labour: A New Politics for the Common Good In recent years, Labour has struggled to find its footing in a rapidly changing world. Two dominant ideologies - New Labour's free market economics and...

The Labour Party and Foreign Policy: A History provides a comprehensive study of the Labour Party's approach to international relations. This book explores the party's thinking on foreign policy,...

Blue Labour: A New Vision for the Left The Labour Party has undergone significant changes over the past thirty years. New Labour's emphasis on globalization and free market economics was met with...

Migrant Labour in the Persian Gulf examines the complex phenomenon of labour migration into the region. With an estimated 85 to 90 per cent of the population made up of expatriate workers, the...

Understanding Pain and Its Relief in Labour by Sue Moore is a comprehensive guide to pain management during labour from the midwife's perspective. This book explores the physiological processes...

Jon Cruddas argues that work is not just a necessary evil, but a source of purpose and meaning. In this book, he challenges the idea that technology will soon make work obsolete, and instead calls...

The Emotional Labour of Nursing Revisited: Can Nurses Still Care? This major reworking of a classic text explores the continued relevance of emotional labour in modern nursing practice. Pam Smith...

A razor-sharp political comedy that explores the Labour Party over 25 years, from Kinnock to Corbyn and beyond. This is a story about two individuals with different philosophies: David Lyons, an MP...

The Labours of Hercules - an astrological interpretation by Alice Bailey offers a thought-provoking exploration of the soul's journey through the twelve signs of the Zodiac. This book presents the...

This 2020 volume of essays explores Labour and left-wing politics in Britain during the 1980s, a decade marked by significant social change. Leading scholars examine various aspects of left-wing...

New Labour and Thatcherism: Political Change in Britain by R. HeffernanThis book explores the transformation of the Labour Party under New Labour, arguing that it was shaped by the legacy of...

Why Not? Scotland, Labour and Independence is an argument for independence that challenges the left-wing unionist perspective. It explores the differences and similarities between Scotland's two...

This 2020 study examines the relationship between labour supply incentives and the UK's welfare state reform. Professor Beenstock explores how tax arrangements affect work decisions, tracing their...

Ralph Miliband's Parliamentary Socialism offers a concise analysis of the Labour Party from its early days to the 1960s, with a postscript in 1972. This study explores how the party has navigated its...

This book examines the lives and contributions of five women who achieved Cabinet rank in a Labour Government: Margaret Bondfield, Ellen Wilkinson, Barbara Castle, Judith Hart and Shirley Williams...

A forensic memoir from a former Labour Party member, offering a unique perspective on the party's recent history. Chris Williamson provides an inside view of the events that led to his expulsion in...

The Labour Party and trade unions played a significant role in shaping neoliberalism in Australia. In "How Labour Built Neoliberalism", Elizabeth Humphrys examines this complex relationship,...

Labour Laws in Preindustrial Europe: The Coercion and Regulation of Wage Labour, C.1350-1850This collection explores the complex legal regimes that governed labour in Western Europe from the late...

The Midwife's Labour and Birth Handbook by Vicky Chapman and Cathy Charles is a comprehensive guide to midwifery care during labour and birth. This fully revised and updated fourth edition covers all...

Blue Labour: Forging a New Politics by Ian Geary and Adrian Pabst In the aftermath of Labour's 2015 defeat, a crucial conversation is underway about the party's future direction. As the country seeks...

This book explores the relationship between Catholic Social Teaching and the International Labour Organisation (ILO), shedding light on their parallelism and cross-influence.Paul Beckett examines how...

Inducing Labour: Making Informed Decisions by Sara Wickham is a comprehensive guide to the process of induced labour. The book provides a clear introduction to the medical induction process,...

Ruth Ehrhardt's book explores the basic needs of labouring women, considering the impact of environmental factors and the importance of awareness among those attending births. By focusing on the...

The Women in the Room: Labour's Forgotten History by Nan Sloane In 1900, a group of men gathered in London to establish an organisation capable of electing working-class men to Parliament. This...

John Smith Old Labour's Last Hurrah? by Kevin Hickson is a thought-provoking exploration of the Labour Party's history and its impact on British politics.Through a detailed examination of the party's...

The Battle for the Labour Party Second Edition by David Kogan and Maurice Kogan provides an insightful account of the power struggle within the Labour Party from 1973 to 1982. This period saw...

The Labour Revolt that swept Britain in the early 20th century was one of the most sustained and dramatic episodes of industrial militancy and social conflict the country has ever experienced. This...

Labour in Irish History by James Connolly is a significant work that has been preserved for public access. As it falls into the public domain in many countries, including the United States, readers...

The British Labour Movement and Zionism, 1917-1948 by Joseph Gorny offers a fresh perspective on Britain's Palestine Policy and attitudes towards Zionism during a pivotal thirty-one year period. This...

Midwifery Essentials: Labour is a comprehensive guide to labour care in midwifery education. This new edition, part of the popular Midwifery Essentials series, covers core topics in an engaging and...

This comprehensive overview explores recent research on labour and socialist movements in Europe before 1914. Six major countries - Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Britain, and Russia - are examined...

Ed Miliband's Life and Leadership: A Labour Leader's Journey This biography explores Ed Miliband's life from childhood to his leadership of the Labour Party, including the epic battle for the party's...

Prisons are often viewed as unjust institutions, but the daily labour of incarcerated workers is largely overlooked. This book examines the reasons why people should care about prison labour and how...

Labour, the Anti-Semitism Crisis and the Destroying of an MP by Lee Garratt The Labour Party's anti-Semitism crisis led to a shocking outcome: the loss of a Labour MP's seat. This book provides a...

The Attlee Government of 1945: A Turning Point in Labour Power. In 2024, the centenary of the first Labour government under Ramsay MacDonald marks an important milestone in British history. Professor...

Ernest Bevin Labour's Churchill by Andrew Adonis is a major new biography that sheds light on one of Britain's most influential statesmen. Born into poverty, Bevin rose to become the founder of the...

Slavery and Other Forms of Unfree Labour by Léonie J. Archer presents a comprehensive analysis of the nature and perpetuation of slavery across various periods of history. This book brings together...

Ernest Bevin Labour's Churchill by Andrew Adonis is a major new biography that sheds light on one of Britain's greatest statesmen. Born into poverty, Bevin rose to become founder of the largest trade...

Art and Postcapitalism: Aesthetic Labour, Automation and Value Production by Dave Beech explores the intersection of labour, capitalism, and postcapitalism through the lens of art. The traditional...

London Labour and the London Poor Selected Edition by Henry Mayhew A groundbreaking collection of oral history from 19th-century London, this four-volume work presents a unique glimpse into the lives...

New Labour in Power: Precedents and Prospects provides an assessment of the new era following the Labour election victory. This volume combines historical, political, and practical approaches to...

This unique account sheds new light on working-class childhood during the British industrial revolution. Using over 600 autobiographies from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, Jane Humphries...

Peter Mandelson's memoir offers a unique insight into the inner workings of New Labour during its three terms in government. The book chronicles his defining relationships with key figures, including...

The Socialist Ideal in the Labour Party From Attlee to Corbyn by Martin R. Beveridge explores the evolution of socialist ideals within the British Labour Party since the early twentieth century. This...

Workers of the Earth Labour, Ecology and Reproduction in the Age of Climate Change by Stefania Barca explores the intersection of labour and environmental issues. By examining the history of...

Child Labour in a Globalized World: A Legal Analysis of ILO Action examines the legal dimension of the International Labour Organization's (ILO) efforts to eradicate child labour. The authors...

A smart and concise history of the Labour left guides us through the twists and turns of the party's development. From its early days as a bastion for working-class organization to its current state,...

The Skilled Labourer, 1760-1832 by J. L. Hammond is a significant contribution to historical scholarship.First published in its original form, this book has been preserved with its original markings...

The Labour Party and Constitutional Reform: A History of Constitutional Conservatism by P. Dorey explores how the Labour Party has approached constitutional reforms in historical context, seeking to...

The Truth That Sticks by Martin Bell A scathing analysis of Britain's New Labour years, "The Truth that Sticks" is a comprehensive critique of the Blair era. Martin Bell dissects scandals and...

The Labour Party's fortunes have been in decline for nearly a decade. In 2017, Theresa May called a snap general election that seemed set to consign the party to history books. Yet, the party's...

Labour's unexpected resurgence in 2016 left many in the Westminster beltway stunned. Francis Beckett and Mark Seddon explore how the party, led by its most left-wing leader to date, managed to...

The Economics of the UK Health and Social Care Labour Market by Robert Elliott is an in-depth analysis of the workforce that delivers health and social care in the UK. With three million workers...

Class and Gender in British Labour History Renewing the Debate (or Starting It?) This collection of essays re-examines the complex relationship between class and gender in British labour history. By...

Shakespeare's dazzling comedy, Love's Labour's Lost, is presented in this modern edition with an expert introduction by Sir Jonathan Bate. This unique edition provides a historical overview of the...

A History of the Northern Ireland Labour Party: Democratic Socialism and SectarianismThis book provides a comprehensive history of the Northern Ireland Labour Party, a unique political force that...

This pocket-sized guide is a quick reference tool for supporting women during labour, providing essential information for students and professionals in midwifery and obstetrics.Updated to reflect the...

Big Pharma, Women, and the Labour of Love by Thea Cacchioni explores how the medicalization of female sexuality affects women's lives. In her book, Cacchioni examines the impact of pharmaceutical...

Exploring the economic laws that shape the world of work, this collection of lectures provides a clear and concise explanation of how wages and profits are determined.Written by Karl Marx, a renowned...

This new edition of Durkheim's seminal work provides a refreshed translation of one of the key texts in the sociological canon. A carefully crafted introduction and additional material by Steven...

Sebastian Payne embarks on a road trip through ten constituencies that played a pivotal role in Labour's 'red wall', which shifted dramatically in the 2019 election. This journey takes readers...

British Party Politics and Ideology after New Labour explores the intellectual roots of the ideas driving the main UK political parties. This collection of debates brings together academics and...