Blue Labour (Glasman book)
| Author | Maurice Glasman |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subject | UK politics |
| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons |
Publication date | 2 September 2022 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (hardback) |
| ISBN | 9781509528868 |
Blue Labour: The Politics of the Common Good is a 2022 book edited by Maurice Glasman.
Contents
Much of the book draws on Brexit and other topics relating to conservative socialism. [1]
Glasman was partially inspired by Karl Polanyi and social Catholic thought.[2] Jon Cruddas described the book as "uncomfortable reading" for certain Labour supporters.[3]
Reception
The book received mixed reviews by critics.
Rowan Williams reviewed the book very positively, describing it as a "significant contribution to the political debate".[4] The book was reviewed negatively in the Social Review.[5]
The Telegraph listed the book in their "50 best books of 2022".[6]
References
- ^ Coman, Julian (25 September 2022). "Maurice Glasman, architect of Blue Labour: 'Labour needs to be itself again'". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
- ^ Collins, Philip (24 February 2025). "Maurice Glasman and the origins of Blue Labour". Prospect. Archived from the original on 27 February 2025. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
- ^ Cruddas, Jon (27 September 2022). "'Uncomfortable reading': Jon Cruddas reviews 'Blue Labour'". The House. Archived from the original on 28 September 2022. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
- ^ Williams, Rowan (31 August 2022). "Blue Labour: A rallying cry for a return to inclusive politics". The New Statesman. Archived from the original on 14 November 2022. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
- ^ Barber-Taylor, Will (5 March 2023). "Review: Blue Labour – The Politics of the Common Good By Maurice Glasman". Social Review. Archived from the original on 9 March 2023. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
- ^ "The 50 best books of 2022". The Telegraph. 28 November 2022. Archived from the original on 1 December 2022. Retrieved 13 April 2025.