Free Radical: New Century Essays - Softcover

Benn, Tony

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0826474004 ISBN 13: 9780826474001

Publisher: Continuum, 2004

Synopsis

In 2001, Tony Benn, one of the most influential socialists in Europe, retired from the House of Commons in order to 'devote more time to politics'. He has since carried out a huge programme of public meetings in Britain and abroad and been a regular broadcaster. He also writes a weekly column for the Morning Star. Free Radical is a collection of the best of these columns, which reflect the breadth of Benn's political concerns over both domestic and international politics. Benn writes with knowledge and passion about the importance of democracy, internationalism and social justice. He argues that a renewal of the Labour party is needed so that it becomes an instrument for the improvement of our lives and an active partner in a new global movement that works for peace. Tony Benn, born in London in 1925, is a former Cabinet Minister and Chairman of the Labour Party. He served as an MP for over fifty years and is the author of fifteen books, including his published diaries covering the period 1940-2001. He was a visiting professor at the London School of Economics from 2001 until 2003. Dare to be a Daniel, his childhood memoirs plus a selection of essays and speeches in the House of Commons, will be published this autumn.

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Review:

"His chapter on the Church and modern management is particularly insightful and worthy of attention." -Catholic Times "An admirably coherent adn reasonable assessment of the record of New Labour." The Bookseller, April 2003

About the Author:

Tony Benn, born in London in 1925, the son, grandson and father of MPs, retired from the House of Commons in May 2001 after fifty years in Parliament to 'devote more time to politics'.

About this edition

• Publisher: Continuum
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0826474004
• ISBN 13: 9780826474001
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 246