{"title":"Tony Benn","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the thought-provoking works of \u003cstrong\u003eTony Benn\u003c\/strong\u003e, a distinctive voice in arts and culture. His writing delves into political and social themes with a keen eye, inviting readers to challenge convention and engage deeply with contemporary issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles like \u003cem\u003eThe Most Dangerous Man in Britain?\u003c\/em\u003e, Benn's books offer insightful commentary and spirited discourse, making this collection essential for those interested in the intersection of culture, politics, and history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-most-dangerous-man-in-britain-by-tony-benn-9781804298299","title":"The Most Dangerous Man in Britain?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis centenary anthology of Tony Benn's speeches, writings, and interviews is a timely reminder of his political potency and the urgency of his agenda across a wide set of issues: the consequences of empire, the need to embrace industrial change, reform of the state machine, and the management of politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCalled the \u003cem\u003e'most dangerous man in Britain'\u003c\/em\u003e by the Daily Mail, Tony Benn, Labour MP for over fifty years, was the most distinguished socialist politician of his era. Holding several significant cabinet posts in the 1960s and '70s, he competed for the Labour Party deputy leadership in 1981 and party leadership in 1988. Throughout his career, he put forward a series of arguments on constitutional reform, the economy, and foreign affairs—popular and influential policy positions which became known as 'Bennism' and set the template for the democratic socialism of the 2010s. A charismatic orator, a life-long campaigner for peace, and a charming disruptor of the mainstream consensus, Benn reached national treasure status in his retirement, his firebrand politics too often overlooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe introduction to this collection, written by his daughter, the writer Melissa Benn, offers a more personal portrait of the man, showing how his politics informed all parts of his life. The book also includes a previously unpublished interview with Tony Benn conducted towards the end of his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432981643500,"sku":"9781804298299","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781804298299.jpg?v=1774765906"},{"product_id":"the-most-dangerous-man-in-britain-by-tony-benn-9781804298282","title":"The Most Dangerous Man in Britain?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce dubbed the \u003cem\u003emost dangerous man in Britain\u003c\/em\u003e, Tony Benn, Labour MP for over fifty years, was the most distinguished socialist politician of his era. A charismatic orator, a lifelong campaigner for peace, and a charming disruptor of the mainstream, Benn became a national treasure in his retirement, a status somewhat at variance with his firebrand politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection of his key writings contains arguments on constitutional reform, the economy and foreign affairs - popular and influential policy positions which became known as 'Bennism' and set the template for democratic socialism in the 2020s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe introduction, written by his daughter, the writer Melissa Benn, offers a personal portrait of a man whose politics informed his every action. Also included is a previously unpublished interview with Tony Benn conducted towards the end of his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47664193732844,"sku":"9781804298282","price":26.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781804298282-the-most-dangerous-man-in-britain.jpg?v=1779661935"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/tony-benn.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}