Routledge - Race, Discourse and Labourism (Sociology Book)

Explore a deep historical analysis of socialism and race in Race, Discourse and Labourism. Part of the International Library of Sociology, this Routledge publication examines how the history of the socialist commonwealth is shaped by hidden patterns of repression and brutality. Author Caroline Knowles investigates the specific historical conditions that led to the emergence of race. By looking at Labour's involvement in Indian independence negotiations and the impact of anti-semitism during the 1930s, the text provides a clear view of how these events influenced political thought. This book is an essential resource for understanding the development of black citizenship, multi-racialism, and black representation within labour politics. It offers a necessary perspective on how historical political dealings continue to affect modern conceptions of identity and representation in social movements.