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Chavs: The Demonization of the Working Class
Owen Jones begins his book with an anecdote how his friend had humorously said 'It's sad that Woolworths is closing. Where will the chavs buy their Christmas presents?' Jones throughout the book describes the demonization the working class face through politics, media and society. While 'chav' my just seem a fitting term to use, reading this book may make you think twice.
Written by Owen Jones who also writes for the guardian (and not to mention is super cute wow) an extract of this amazing novel can be read here
The Communist Manifesto
As the name suggests, it is essentially the guide to what communism is. Originally published in Manifest der Kommunistischen Partei (“Manifesto of the Communist Party”) in Geman, the work had little impact on society. Its content and ideologies, however, had rising force within the 20th century and by 1950 nearly half the world’s population lived under a Marxist governments making it one of the most influential books in history. Its co-authored by Karl Marx and Freidrich Engels.
The Unfinished Revolution
This book written by Philip Gould explores New Labour from its development to the election defeat in 2010, commenting over the span of 25 years and six general elections. Unfortunately, the Labour strategist and Blair aide had passed away leaving this incredible book that describes Labours rise and falls in precise detail.
Chavs is so thought provoking, isn't it. It is so thoroughly argued I am surprised anyone would be able to argue against his main argument. Check SPAG on this post and this is not a novel (fiction).
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