Class in Britain
by David Cannadine
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"Encompassing social, intellectual, and political history, Cannadine uncovers the meanings of class from Adam Smith to Karl Marx to Margaret Thatcher, showing the key moments in which thinking about class shifted, such as the aftermath of the French Revolution and the rise of the Labour Party in the early twentieth century. He cogently argues that Marxist attempts to view history in terms of class struggle are often as oversimplified as conservative approaches that deny the central place of show more class in British life. In conclusion, Cannadine considers whether it is possible or desirable to create a "classless society," a pledge made by John Major that has continued to resonate even after the conservative defeat. Until we know what class really means - and has meant - to the British, we cannot seriously address these questions."--BOOK JACKET. show lessTags
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David Cannadine is Professor of History and Director of the Institute of Historical Research at London University.
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- Canonical title
- Class in Britain
- Alternate titles
- The Rise and Fall of Class in Britain
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- Genres
- Nonfiction, Sociology, History
- DDC/MDS
- 305.50941 — Society, government, & culture Social sciences, sociology & anthropology Social group - Age, Gender, Ethnicity People by social and economic levels History, geographic treatment, biography Europe British Isles -- Ireland and Scotland
- LCC
- HN400 .S6 — Social sciences Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform Social history and conditions. Social problems. By region or country
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- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
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