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Harold Laski
Michael Newman
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Harold Laski (1893-1950) was perhaps the best known socialist intellectual of his era, influential in the USA, India and mainland Europe as well as Britain. A controversial figure, he was attacked in the Cold War years for his continued defence of socialist principles. This biography argues that Laski has been misrepresented. It maintains that he dedicated his life to the quest for a just society, and that his thought remains highly relevant for our own times. This first paperback edition includes a new preface assessing the relevance of Laski's legacy today. Some Reviews of the hardback edition: 'In this beautifully ... Read more
Harold Laski (1893-1950) was perhaps the best known socialist intellectual of his era, influential in the USA, India and mainland Europe as well as Britain. A controversial figure, he was attacked in the Cold War years for his continued defence of socialist principles. This biography argues that Laski has been misrepresented. It maintains that he dedicated his life to the quest for a just society, and that his thought remains highly relevant for our own times. This first paperback edition includes a new preface assessing the relevance of Laski's legacy today. Some Reviews of the hardback edition: 'In this beautifully ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
The Merlin Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
466
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Weight
28g
Number of Pages
466
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780850366969
SKU
V9780850366969
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About Michael Newman
Michael Newman is the Jean Monnet Professor of European integration studies and a professor of politics at the London Metropolitan University. He is the author of Humanitarian Intervention: Confronting the Contradictions ; Ralph Miliband and the Politics of the New Left ; and Socialism: A Very Short Introduction.
Reviews for Harold Laski
This is a closely argued book which offers an intelligent and spirited defense of Laski.
Guardian For many of us in the Labor Party, over a period of some 20 or 30 years, Harold Laski was our guide, philosopher, and friend, performing each particular role.
Observer Newman concentrates upon Laski's ideas and ... Read more
Guardian For many of us in the Labor Party, over a period of some 20 or 30 years, Harold Laski was our guide, philosopher, and friend, performing each particular role.
Observer Newman concentrates upon Laski's ideas and ... Read more