Labour’s Economic Ideology Since 1900

Developed Through Crises

Christopher Kirkland (York St. John University)

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English

Bristol University Press
01 October 2022

Socialism & left-of-centre democratic ideologies; Political leaders & leadership; Political parties

This book traces the economic ideology of the UK Labour Party from its origins to the current day.

Through its analysis, the book emphasises key crises, including the 1926 general strike, the 1931 Great Depression, the 1979 Winter of Discontent and the 2007 economic crisis.

In analysing this history, the ideology of the Labour Party is examined through four core themes:

• the party’s definition of socialism;

• the role of the state in economic decision making;

• the party’s understanding of inequalities;

• its relationship with external groups, such as the Fabian Society and the trade union movement.

The result is a systematic exploration of the drivers and key ideas behind the Labour Party’s economic ideology. In demonstrating how crises have affected the party’s economic policy, the book presents a historical analysis of the party’s evolution since its formation and offers insights into how future changes may occur.

By: Christopher Kirkland (York St. John University)
Imprint: Bristol University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781529204247
ISBN 10: 1529204240
Pages: 206
Publication Date: 01 October 2022
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Christopher Kirkland is Lecturer in Politics at York St. John University.

Reviews for Labour’s Economic Ideology Since 1900: Developed Through Crises

"""This book offers a thorough and wide-ranging introduction to the development of Labour's economic ideas throughout the entirety of the party's history."" Richard Johnson, Queen Mary University of London ""Provides a penetrating analysis of Labour's changing economic ideas over the last century. Readable and incisive, Labour's Economic Ideology Since 1900 charts the evolving influence of 'socialism' on the party's economic policy and programme. It is a 'must read' for all those with an interest in the past and future of British politics and the left."" Patrick Diamond, Queen Mary University of London ""Offers a useful introduction to Labour's ideas, especially on matters of economic policy, providing a succinct synthesis of the existing research by a wide range of scholars of the party."" Eric Shaw, University of Stirling"