Routledge The Miners' Strike 1984-5 - Political Protest Book

Explore a defining moment in British history with The Miners' Strike, 1984-5: Loss Without Limit. This Routledge Library Edition examines the 1984-5 strike, an event that marked a major break from forty years of political and industrial compromise in the United Kingdom. Written by Martin Adeney and John Lloyd, this book analyzes how the stakes for all involved parties were so high that the losses sustained exceeded anything seen in industrial disputes for half a century. It provides a deep look into the full implications of the strike while placing the events within their necessary historical and political context. This text is an essential resource for those studying sociology, anthropology, or British political history. It offers a serious assessment of how this conflict reshaped the landscape of industrial relations and political protest. Whether for academic research or personal interest in social sciences, this volume provides a detailed account of a period that changed the course of British tradition.