The Death of the Left

Name: The Death of the Left
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SKU: 9781447354154
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Why We Must Begin from the Beginning Again

By Steve Hall and Simon Winlow

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The Death of the Left argues that the left as we know it is dead, its core values displaced by new cultural obsessions and internal fragmentation. Authors Steve Hall and Simon Winlow diagnose the decline by examining historical entryism, corruption, and division, revealing the growing disconnect between the left and the working class. They conclude by proposing how a revitalised left can emerge and succeed in the 21st century.
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Essential reading for political activists, scholars of social sciences and humanities, members of the labour movement, and those interested in the future of leftist politics and working-class representation.

Winlow and Hall argue that the only way to resurrect leftist politics is to begin from the beginning again. They identify the root causes of its maladies, describe how new cultural obsessions displaced core unifying principles, and outline how a new reincarnation of the left can win in the 21st century.

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The Death of the Left examines the demise of leftist politics, suggesting that its ailments are beyond cure. The authors argue that the only way to resurrect its valuable aspects is to acknowledge its death and start anew.

Winlow and Hall delve into the root causes of the left's maladies. They describe how new cultural obsessions displaced core unifying principles, creating a vast chasm between the left and the working class.

By drawing upon a wealth of historical evidence, the authors narrate a story of entryism, corruption, fragmentation, and decline. They conclude by outlining how a new incarnation of the left can succeed in the 21st century.

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Praised for its fearless and insightful critique, the book is described as "consistently brave" by political analyst Alex Hochuli, who commends the authors' dedication to rejuvenating leftist politics. Paul Embery calls it a "well-argued and deeply persuasive analysis" essential for anyone passionate about labour and working-class interests. Tara Brabazon regards it as "probably the most important book" in the humanities and social sciences in recent decades.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781447354154

Publisher: Bristol University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Policy Press

Illustration: Not illustrated

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 352

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs Simon Winlow Steve Hall

About the Author

Simon Winlow is Professor of Criminology at Northumbria University. Steve Hall is Emeritus Professor of Criminology at Teesside University. Together, they are the authors of many notable works in the social sciences, including the recent Rise of the Right: English Nationalism and the Transformation of Working-Class Politics.