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Race and riots in Thatcher's Britain

Peplow, Simon author

Overview

This powerful and original book locates the anti-police violence that spread across England in 1980-1 within a longer struggle against racism and disadvantage faced by black Britons, which had seen a growth in more militant forms of resistance since the Second World War. It explains these disturbances as 'collective bargaining by riot' - attempts to increase political inclusion by this marginalised group. Through case studies of Bristol, Brixton and Manchester the book explore the actions of community organisations in the aftermath of disorders. Highlighting the political activities of black Britons and the often-problematic reliance upon 'official' sources when forming historical narratives, it demonstrates the contested value awarded to public inquiries - contrastingly viewed by black Britons as either a method for increased political participation or simply a governmental diversionary tactic.

• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Subject: Political violence Great Britain History 20th century. / Racism Great Britain History 20th century. / Riots Great Britain History 20th century. / Great Britain Politics and government 1979-1997.
• ISBN: 1526125285, 9781526125286

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
HN400.V5 P47 2019	1	BOOK	AUTOSTORE