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Explore 'The Left Case for Brexit', a revolutionary book that challenges the prevailing liberal left perspective on Brexit. With rich insights from Richard Tuck, this 2020 publication by John Wiley & Sons (UK) critically examines the mainstream narrative that Brexit is a detrimental coup driven by the hard right. Instead, Tuck presents a compelling argument that Brexit offers a unique opportunity for left-wing ideologies to flourish. In this enlightening read, he analyzes how the Left's alignment with a liberal constitutional framework has led to significant missteps, inadvertently stifling its own radical aspirations. This book provides a fresh perspective on the intersection of Brexit and socialism, making it essential for political activists, historians, and those interested in the future of British political landscape. Dive into 200 pages of thought-provoking content that dismantles defeatism through historical irony and a call for popular revolution. Ideal for readers looking to understand the hidden potential within Brexit, this text encourages a re-evaluation of political strategies for socialists. Free shipping is included with this item, and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781509542284.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509542284
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 200
Description:
Liberal left orthodoxy holds that Brexit is a disastrous coup, orchestrated by the hard right and fuelled by xenophobia, which will break up the Union and turn what™s left of Britain into a neoliberal dystopia. Richard Tuck™s ongoing commentary on the Brexit crisis demolishes this narrative. He argues that by opposing Brexit and throwing its lot in with a liberal constitutional order tailor-made for the interests of global capitalists, the Left has made a major error. It has tied itself into a framework designed to frustrate its own radical policies Brexit therefore actually represents a golden opportunity for socialists to implement the kind of economic agenda they have long since advocated. Sadly, however, many of them have lost faith in the kind of popular revolution that the majoritarian British constitution is peculiarly well-placed to deliver and have succumbed instead to defeatism and the cultural politics of virtue-signalling. Another approach is, however, still possible. Combining brilliant contemporary political insights with a profound grasp of the ironies of modern history, this book is essential for anyone who wants a clear-sighted assessment of the momentous underlying issues brought to the surface by Brexit.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509542284
Year: 2020
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 200
Description:
Liberal left orthodoxy holds that Brexit is a disastrous coup, orchestrated by the hard right and fuelled by xenophobia, which will break up the Union and turn what™s left of Britain into a neoliberal dystopia. Richard Tuck™s ongoing commentary on the Brexit crisis demolishes this narrative. He argues that by opposing Brexit and throwing its lot in with a liberal constitutional order tailor-made for the interests of global capitalists, the Left has made a major error. It has tied itself into a framework designed to frustrate its own radical policies Brexit therefore actually represents a golden opportunity for socialists to implement the kind of economic agenda they have long since advocated. Sadly, however, many of them have lost faith in the kind of popular revolution that the majoritarian British constitution is peculiarly well-placed to deliver and have succumbed instead to defeatism and the cultural politics of virtue-signalling. Another approach is, however, still possible. Combining brilliant contemporary political insights with a profound grasp of the ironies of modern history, this book is essential for anyone who wants a clear-sighted assessment of the momentous underlying issues brought to the surface by Brexit.