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Lessons in Organising

What Trade Unionists Can Learn from the War on Teachers

by Gawain Little, Ellie Sharp, Howard Stevenson, David Wilson ...

A vital work on labour movement strategy by experienced union activists'An excellent review of the attack on teachers and their unions, by authors well placed to point to ways to improve the fight back and resistance' - Kevin Courtney, Joint General Secretary NEUThe heart of any trade union is its reps and activists organizing in the workplace. After years of membership decline across sectors, a ... Read more

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A vital work on labour movement strategy by experienced union activists'An excellent review of the attack on teachers and their unions, by authors well placed to point to ways to improve the fight back and resistance' - Kevin Courtney, Joint General Secretary NEUThe heart of any trade union is its reps and activists organizing in the workplace. After years of membership decline across sectors, a
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Does Education Matter?

Myths About Education and Economic Growth

by Alison Wolf ...

"Education, education, education" has become an obsession for politicians and the public alike. It is seen as an economic panacea: an engine for growth and prosperity. But is there a link between increased spending on higher eductaion and economicgrowth? Professor Alison Wolf takes a critical look at successive governments' education policy and challenges many of the tenets of received wisdom: ... Read more

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"Education, education, education" has become an obsession for politicians and the public alike. It is seen as an economic panacea: an engine for growth and prosperity. But is there a link between increased spending on higher eductaion and economicgrowth? Professor Alison Wolf takes a critical look at successive governments' education policy and challenges many of the tenets of received wisdom:
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Wasted

How Misunderstanding Young Britain Threatens Our Future

by Georgia Gould ...

Young people growing up in Britain today face a narrowing job market, high housing costs and the prospect of a lifetime of hard work with less reward. The ideas of social responsibility that arose after the Second World War are straining under the demands of a globalised world.Too often public debate divides Britain's youth into the 'feral rats' of the London riots and the 'posh boys' of Eton. ... Read more

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Young people growing up in Britain today face a narrowing job market, high housing costs and the prospect of a lifetime of hard work with less reward. The ideas of social responsibility that arose after the Second World War are straining under the demands of a globalised world.Too often public debate divides Britain's youth into the 'feral rats' of the London riots and the 'posh boys' of Eton.
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Irish Business and Society

Governing, Participating and Transforming in the 21st Century

Edited by John Hogan, Paul F. Donnelly, Brendan K. O'Rourke ...

A collection of stimulating essays exploring the wide-ranging debates surrounding the relationship between business and society in 21st century Ireland.Wide-ranging, diverse and thought-provoking contributions from leading business researchers, economists, sociologists and political scientists from Ireland and abroad probe five central themes: the making and unmaking of the Celtic Tiger; ... Read more

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A collection of stimulating essays exploring the wide-ranging debates surrounding the relationship between business and society in 21st century Ireland.Wide-ranging, diverse and thought-provoking contributions from leading business researchers, economists, sociologists and political scientists from Ireland and abroad probe five central themes: the making and unmaking of the Celtic Tiger;
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Arise

Power, Strategy and Union Resurgence

by Jane Holgate ...

Series series Wildcat
'Jane Holgate is a brilliant thinker' - Jane McAleveyIn Arise, Jane Holgate argues that unions must revisit their understanding of power in order to regain influence and confront capital. Drawing on two decades of research and organising experience, Holgate examines the structural inertia of today’s unions from a range of perspectives: from strategic choice, leadership and union democracy to ... Read more

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'Jane Holgate is a brilliant thinker' - Jane McAleveyIn Arise, Jane Holgate argues that unions must revisit their understanding of power in order to regain influence and confront capital. Drawing on two decades of research and organising experience, Holgate examines the structural inertia of today’s unions from a range of perspectives: from strategic choice, leadership and union democracy to
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The New Snobbery

by David Skelton ...

"Timely, insightful and impassioned." – Tim Shipman"David Skelton is, once again, excellent … This brilliant book is essential reading." – Nick Timothy"One of our most prescient and empathetic social and political writers. Highly recommended." – Jason Cowley"Skelton gets it … A timely must-read which speaks to head and heart." – Penny Mordaunt MP"Vital … Skelton makes a compelling ca... ... Read more

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"Timely, insightful and impassioned." – Tim Shipman"David Skelton is, once again, excellent … This brilliant book is essential reading." – Nick Timothy"One of our most prescient and empathetic social and political writers. Highly recommended." – Jason Cowley"Skelton gets it … A timely must-read which speaks to head and heart." – Penny Mordaunt MP"Vital … Skelton makes a compelling ca...
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The Alternative

Towards a New Progressive Politics

by Lisa Nandy ...

The 2015 election result was a disaster for progressives in British politics, delivering a majority Conservative government at Westminster. And the outlook for the next election is not auspicious either, particularly amid the aftershocks of the momentous 2016 EU referendum result and with possible boundary changes in the offing.There is a growing recognition, however, that cross-party cooperation ... Read more

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The 2015 election result was a disaster for progressives in British politics, delivering a majority Conservative government at Westminster. And the outlook for the next election is not auspicious either, particularly amid the aftershocks of the momentous 2016 EU referendum result and with possible boundary changes in the offing.There is a growing recognition, however, that cross-party cooperation
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For Youth Workers and Youth Work

Speaking Out for a Better Future

by Doug Nicholls ...

In this unique and passionate book, Doug Nicholls proposes a cultural revolution within youth work. He draws on the best of youth work's past to redesign the youth work map for today. He speaks with wit, wisdom and warmth to youth workers about their craft. Yet he takes no intellectual prisoners in proposing a new role for youth work in the struggle for social justice. No student or practitioner ... Read more

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In this unique and passionate book, Doug Nicholls proposes a cultural revolution within youth work. He draws on the best of youth work's past to redesign the youth work map for today. He speaks with wit, wisdom and warmth to youth workers about their craft. Yet he takes no intellectual prisoners in proposing a new role for youth work in the struggle for social justice. No student or practitioner
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Make Bosses Pay

Why We Need Unions

by Eve Livingston ...

Series series Outspoken by Pluto
With the world changing at breakneck speed and workers at the whim of apps, bad bosses and zero-hours contracts, why should we care about unions? Aren’t they just for white-haired, middle-aged miners anyway?The government constantly attacks unions, CEOs devote endless time and resources to undermining them, and many unions themselves are stuck in the past. Despite this, inspiring work is happening ... Read more

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With the world changing at breakneck speed and workers at the whim of apps, bad bosses and zero-hours contracts, why should we care about unions? Aren’t they just for white-haired, middle-aged miners anyway?The government constantly attacks unions, CEOs devote endless time and resources to undermining them, and many unions themselves are stuck in the past. Despite this, inspiring work is happening
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The Short Guide to Community Development

by Gilchrist, Alison, Taylor, Marilyn ...

Series series Short Guides
The only up-to-date, accessibly written short guide to community development, this third edition offers an invaluable and authoritative introduction. Fully updated to reflect changes in policy, practice, economics and culture, it will equip readers with an understanding of the history and theory of community development, as well as practical guidance on how to do it. This is a key text for all ... Read more

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The only up-to-date, accessibly written short guide to community development, this third edition offers an invaluable and authoritative introduction. Fully updated to reflect changes in policy, practice, economics and culture, it will equip readers with an understanding of the history and theory of community development, as well as practical guidance on how to do it. This is a key text for all
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Workers Can Win

A Guide to Organising at Work

by Ian Allinson ...

Series series Wildcat
The Covid, climate and cost of living crises all hang heavy in the air. It's more obvious than ever that we need radical social and political change. But in the vacuum left by defeated labour movements, where should we begin? For longtime workplace activist Ian Allinson, the answer is clear: organising at work is essential to rebuild working-class power.The premise is simple: organising builds ... Read more

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The Covid, climate and cost of living crises all hang heavy in the air. It's more obvious than ever that we need radical social and political change. But in the vacuum left by defeated labour movements, where should we begin? For longtime workplace activist Ian Allinson, the answer is clear: organising at work is essential to rebuild working-class power.The premise is simple: organising builds
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A New Politics from the Left

by Hilary Wainwright ...

Millions passionately desire a viable alternative to austerity and neoliberalism, but they are sceptical of traditional leftist top-down state solutions.In this urgent polemic, Hilary Wainwright argues that this requires a new politics for the left that comes from the bottom up, based on participatory democracy and the everyday knowledge and creativity of each individual. Political leadership ... Read more

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Millions passionately desire a viable alternative to austerity and neoliberalism, but they are sceptical of traditional leftist top-down state solutions.In this urgent polemic, Hilary Wainwright argues that this requires a new politics for the left that comes from the bottom up, based on participatory democracy and the everyday knowledge and creativity of each individual. Political leadership
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