The Making of the Black Working Class in Britain

Ron Ramdin

ISBN 10: 1786630656 / ISBN 13: 9781786630650

Editore: Verso Books, 2017

A classic examination of the role of black working class struggles throughout the twentieth century. Codice articolo c10641

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A classic history of the role of Black working-class struggles throughout the twentieth century

In this pioneering history, Ron Ramdin traces the roots of Britain’s disadvantaged black working class. From the development of a small black presence in the sixteenth century, through the colonial labour institutions of slavery, indentureship, and trade unionism, Ramdin expertly guides us through the stages of creation for a UK minority whose origins are often overlooked. He examines the emergence of a black radical ideology underpinning twentieth-century struggles against unemployment, racial attacks and workplace inequality, and delves into the murky realms of employer and trade union racism. First published in 1987, this revised edition includes a new introduction reflecting on events over the past four decades.

Informazioni sull'autore: Ron Ramdin is a historian, biographer and novelist. His previous books include Paul Robeson: The Man and His Mission, The Other Middle Passage and From Chattel-slave to Wage-earner: History of Trade Unionism in Trinidad and Tobago.

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Titolo: The Making of the Black Working Class in ...
Casa editrice: Verso Books
Data di pubblicazione: 2017
Legatura: Brossura
Condizione: Brand New