Comrade or Brother? re-examines the British labour movement
25th May 2009
A book written by London Metropolitan University professor Mary Davis provides an impressive overview of 200 years of British labour history.
Comrade or Brother? traces the history of the British labour movement from its beginnings at the onset of industrialisation up to the end of the 20th century, documenting its development within a capitalist society.
As a leading activist in the labour movement, Mary Davis aims to redresses the balance in much labour history writing. Her book examines the place of women and the influence of racism and sexism as well as providing a critical analysis of the rival ideologies which played a role in the uneven development of the labour movement.
Described by the Manchester Trade Union Congress (TUC) Newsletter as ‘highly recommended’ and welcomed as ‘at last a readable and accessible general history of the labour movement’, the book is already receiving critical acclaim.
Mary Davis is Professor of Labour History at London Met, she also heads the Centre for Trade Union Studies and is Deputy Director of the Working Lives Research Institute. She has written, broadcast and lectured widely on women's history, labour history, imperialism and racism.
Comrade or Brother? will be launched at an event held at the Bishopsgate Institute on the 9 June at 7.30 pm. Tickets must be booked in advance by emailing events@bishopsgate.org.uk