Socialist Republic: Remaking the British Left in 1980s Sheffield (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781526150301)

Socialist republic is a timely account of 1980s left-wing politics in South Yorkshire. It explores how Sheffield City Council set out to renew the British Left. Through careful analysis of the Council's agenda and how it interacted with trade unions, women's groups, lesbian and gay rights groups and acted on issues such as peace, environmentalism, anti-apartheid and anti-racism, the book draws out the complexities involved in building a broad-based politics which aimed unite class and identity politics. Running counter to 1980s narratives dominated by Thatcherism, the book examines the persistence of social democracy locally, demonstrating how grassroots local histories can enrich our understanding of political developments on a national and international level. The book is essential reading for students, scholars, and activists with an interest in left-wing politics and history.

Author: Daisy Payling
ISBN-10: 1526150301
ISBN-13: 9781526150301
Publisher: Manchester University Press
Language: English
Published: 03/21/2023
Pages: 248
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.56d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 11/01/2023