(1982) A Purblind Futurology
Published shortly before the formation of the Social Democratic Party, Dr Owen’s book is important both as a diagnosis of the Labour Party and for the impressions he gives of the “Gang of Four”.
(1982) Why Crosland Still Matters
Members of the Labor Party who are not enamoured of the pidgin Marxist rhetoric that often passes for analysis among the Socialist Left would do well to read Susan Crosland’s biography of Anthony Crosland. It is a valuable introduction to the mind and character of her husband.
(1982) Leaders Bewildered by Crisis
Alan Reid’s introduction to the re-issue of Warren Denning’s handsomely illustrated Caucus Crisis contains a revealing memoir of the author of the classic account of the Scullin government and the Great Depression.
(1982) Good Intentions Are Not Enough
After reading B.A. Santamaria’s criticisms of the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace’s policy statement on World Disarmament I am more than ever convinced that peace advocates should be careful in their arguments.