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OverviewBooks about Oxford have generally focused on the University rather than the city. This original book on the local politics of Oxford City from 1830 to 1980 is based on a comprehensive analysis of primary sources and tells the story of the city's progressive politics. The book traces this history from Chartism and electoral reform in the mid-nineteenth century, through the early years of socialism to the impact of communism in the interwar period, the struggle between nuclear disarmers and Gaitskellites in the 1960s and the impact of the new revolutionary left in the late 1970s. Throughout the narrative, the book contrasts the two approaches of those engaged in progressive politics, those who focused on the politics of reform and improved government and those who preferred the politics of revolt, protest and revolutionary rhetoric. The author argues that a central feature of this history has been the co-existence and interaction of working- and middle- class elements. It rediscovers a rich heritage, a fascinating story and offers a rare wide-ranging chronological narrative of local UK city politics. Through its extensive quotes from primary sources, the book presents a vivid picture of local politics over 150 years. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Duncan Bowie (London Metropolitan University UK)Publisher: University of Westminster Press Imprint: University of Westminster Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.472kg ISBN: 9781912656127ISBN 10: 1912656124 Pages: 354 Publication Date: 13 December 2018 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationDuncan Bowie was a Labour member of Oxford City Council between 1979 and 1983 and an active member of the Labour Party for most years since 1976. He is a professional planner and housing activist as well as a socialist historian and the author of several books including Our History: Roots of British Socialism (2014), The Radical and Socialist Tradition in British Planning (2016) and Radical Solutions to the Housing Supply Crisis (2017). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |