9781529104080 - The Social Distance Between Us: How Remote Politics Wrecked Britain di McGarvey, Darren (9 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. *A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK**SHORTLISTED FOR THE RATHBONES FOLIO PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION*'An Orwell for today's poor' - The Times'This is McGarvey at his best' - Observer'Breaks your heart and boils your blood' - Big IssueIf all the best people are in all the top jobs, then why is Britain such a fucking bin fire?Britain is in a long-distance relationship with reality. A ravine cuts through it, partitioning the powerful from the powerless, the vocal from the voiceless, the fortunate from those too often forgotten. This distance dictates how we identify and relate to society's biggest issues - from homelessness and poverty to policing and overrun prisons - ultimately determining how, and whether, we strive to resolve them. So why, for generations, has a select group of people with very limited experience of social inequality been charged with discussing and debating it?I've sat on cold pavements with beggars, asking them why they would rather wander the streets than live in supported accommodation. I've pleaded with alcoholics to give sobriety one last shot before they end up dead - and read their obituaries in the paper weeks later. I've sat with youth workers at their wits' end as diversionary services are cut amid a surge in gang and knife violence. Too many people remain so far from this nightmarish social reality that even when they would earnestly wish to bring about change, they don't know where to start. So start here.Praise for Darren McGarvey:'The standout, authentic voice of a generation' Herald'Utterly compelling' Ian Rankin, New Statesman'Brilliant' Russell Brand'An absolutely fascinating individual' Owen Jones'Offer[s] an antidote to populist anger that transcends left and right. articulate and emotional' Financial Times'McGarvey is a rarity: a working-class writer who has fought to make the middle-class world hear what he has to say' Nick Cohen, Guardian. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Very good condition. Light wear to boards. Content is clean and bright. Good DJ with some light edge wear and creasing.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. VG condition book with dust jacket. DJ is clean, has fresh colours and has little wear to edges. Book has clean and bright contents.

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hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. We are closed 14th-23rd July items ordered after 9:00am on the 13th July will be shipped on 25th July, shipping times have been updated. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK, ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. Grey hard cover with black lettering - Fine. In DJ - Fine. 392 pages. Content Fine. (627g) Photo on request. As Books that Benefit gives the proceeds from the sale of this book to charity correct postage will be asked for when more than default price quoted.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Dustwrapper, pp.viii, 392. BBC4 Book of the Week label on wrapper cover. Explores the gulf between the living conditions and experiences of the poor and powerless with the privileged individuals charged with solving the issues the former face every day. Dustwrapper clean but has small worn split to foot of spine and some light creasing to top edge. Fine in VG wrapper.

Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 256 pages. 8.74x5.43x1.42 inches. In Stock.