Kevin Morgan Livres

This is the second book in Kevin Morgan's series Bolshevism and the British Left. It explores how the veteran Fabian socialists Beatrice and Sidney Webb came to regard Stalin's Russia as a 'new civilisation' and the hope of the world. Through a meticulous reconstruction of the Webbs' thinking, Morgan offers a challenging reassessment of accepted stereotypes. Drawing on their diaries, papers and published writings, he assesses the couple's complex political evolution over some four decades, and shows how much more significant were their individual responses than the cliche of 'two typewriters beating as one' would suggest. While Sidney upheld the statist and technocratic perspectives synonymous with 'Webbism', Beatrice also contributed concerns with associationism and the search for a higher social morality. Their love affair with Soviet communism, which seemed to represent both synthesis and transcendence of these different strands of their thought, was far less idiosyncratic than is sometimes thought. Here it is discussed in a broader context, and the paradox that emerges is that across the European left it was often precisely those who had previously been most suspicious of state socialism who subsequently proved most susceptible to its Soviet apotheosis. Kevin Morgan is Professor of Politics and Contemporary History at the University of Manchester. He is the author of Harry Pollitt (Manchester University Press, 1993) and co-author of Communists in British Society 1920-1991 (Rivers Oram Press, 2005) The Webbs and Soviet Communism is the Part 2 in a three-volume series, Bolshevism and the British Left, which examines attitudes to Soviet Russia as a way of opening up broader questions about the character of the British left between the 1890s and the 1940s. Part 1 is Labour Legends Russian Gold, Part 3 is due to be published in 2012

The biography explores the life and political career of James Ramsay MacDonald, the first Labour Party prime minister of the UK. It highlights his pivotal role in founding the Labour Representation Committee and his initial premiership in 1924, which ended after a scandal involving a controversial letter. MacDonald returned to power in 1929 as Labour's leader during the Depression, navigating significant economic challenges while sharing leadership with Stanley Baldwin. His tenure concluded with his resignation in 1935, marking a notable period in British political history.

Focusing on the intersection of food and social justice, the book examines how public institutions like schools, hospitals, and prisons can transform lives through better nutrition. It discusses the integration of educational messages with dining experiences in schools, the elevation of nutrition alongside medical care in hospitals, and the role of quality food in fostering dignity and rehabilitation in prisons. Drawing on examples from the UK, US, and Sweden, it highlights the potential of public procurement to promote health, equity, and ecological sustainability amidst the challenges of neoliberalism.

The book examines the communist cult of the individual as a global phenomenon, not limited to the Soviet Union. Following Stalin's death in 1953, communists worldwide mourned him, highlighting the international nature of this cult. It provides a transnational and comparative analysis of the development of personality cults, focusing on Lenin and Stalin while exploring various figures symbolizing resistance and oppression. The study includes cultural icons like Picasso and Barbusse, offering new insights into the complexities of Stalinist communism and its impact on the twentieth century.

Focusing on the intersection of social gerontology and sleep research, this book offers a clear exploration of how aging affects sleep patterns. It delves into the biological and social factors that contribute to changes and disruptions in sleep as individuals grow older, providing valuable insights into the complexities of sleep in the context of aging.

The book explores the unique challenges faced by African-American Christian singles, addressing the intersection of spirituality and personal relationships. It highlights the additional obstacles stemming from heritage and racial background, emphasizing how these factors complicate decisions in platonic, familial, professional, and romantic contexts. The narrative delves into the impact of choices regarding sexuality, suggesting that they can harm relationships, disrupt communities, and hinder spiritual blessings.

Focused on enhancing Physical Education, this resource provides practical strategies for teaching track and field athletics in various educational settings. It emphasizes a student-centered and inclusive approach, aiming to enrich students' learning experiences through engaging athletic activities.

Abigail Dawson's dream of space travel becomes a reality when she secretly joins her father's mission to Saturn. During the journey, she explores the wonders of the solar system, visits an alien moon, and experiences the quirks of space cuisine. Along the way, she forms a friendship that could transform her perspective on life and the universe, bringing her dreams of the stars within reach.

Focusing on corporate reorganization amid global competition, this book delves into how firms engage with their regional environments. It presents detailed studies of inter-firm interactions in four European regions, contrasting accomplished economies like Baden-Wurttemberg and Emilia-Romagna with learning regions such as Wales and the Basque Country. Grounded in evolutionary economics, it advocates for decentralized industrial policies to bolster both corporate and regional growth, proposing the associational economy as a viable alternative to state or market coordination.