BOOK LAUNCH: Alternatives to State-Socialism in Britain

Alternatives to State-Socialism in Britain: Other Worlds of Labour in the Twentieth Century
 
With introductory talks by:
 
Tristram Hunt MP
Professor Peter Ackers
Dr Alastair Reid
 
Professor Peter Ackers and Dr Alastair Reid introduce their edited collection of essays challenging traditional narratives of twentieth century British labour history. The collection explores neglected aspects of working class experience and political awareness over the twentieth century - including religious Nonconformity, self-organisation and left libertarianism - and shows how this diversity has been quashed by a narrative focussing on class cohesion and secular state-socialism.
Tristram Hunt, historian and Labour MP, Geoff Mulgan, CEO of Nesta and the editors will provide commentary over drinks.
From 5.30pm for a 6pm start.