Equality and the British Left

A Study in Progressive Political Thought, 1900–64

Ben Jackson, Steven Fielding, John Callaghan , Steve Ludlam

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Manchester University Press
30 November 2011

British & Irish history; 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000; Political science & theory; Socialism & left-of-centre democratic ideologies

Series: Critical Labour Movement Studies

Newly available in paperback, the first comprehensive historical study of egalitarian ideas advocated by the British Left. Offers a compelling new perspective on British political thought, will appeal to scholars and students of British history and political theory and to anyone interested in contemporary political debates on progressive politics. -- .

By: Ben Jackson
Series edited by: Steven Fielding, John Callaghan, Steve Ludlam
Other: Bethan Hirst
Imprint: Manchester University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 386g
ISBN: 9780719073076
ISBN 10: 0719073073
Series: Critical Labour Movement Studies
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 30 November 2011
Audience: Adult education , Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgements List of abbreviations Introduction Part I - 1900-31: Foundations 1. Riches and poverty 2. From each according to their ability 3. Fair shares Part II 1931-45: Economics 4. Marxists and social democrats 5. Social justice and economic efficiency Part III - 1945-64: Revisions 6. Means and ends 7. Let us face the future Conclusion Bibliography Index -- .

Ben Jackson is University Lecturer and Tutorial Fellow in Modern British History at University College, Oxford.

Reviews for Equality and the British Left: A Study in Progressive Political Thought, 1900–64

'In recognising the fluid movement of ideas across ideological 'boundaries', and in taking a step away from a narrow emphasis on the great books of great men, Jackson reveals the intellectual rationale behind some deeply held Labour sentiments. It is also the most useful study of Labour's political thought which I have read for some time and a timely reminder that equality is a traditional and recurrent Labour belief.' Duncan Tanner, University of Wales Bangor Reviewing this book has been a genuine pleasure. It is rare to find so valuable and so timely a text as Ben Jackson's Equality and the British Left. David Coates, Renewal: A Journal of Social Democracy, 16(2), 2008 -- .