What is it about?
My book explores the lives of two important socialists, British-born Tom Mann, 1856-194, and Australian 'Bob' Ross, 1873-1931, as connected transnational radicals. It explores their relationship, connections, ideas and influences within the world of burgeoning transnational and global radicalism between the mid nineteenth century and the interwa years. It aims to make a new and original contribution to the growing and exciting fields of transnational and comparative history. It also explains the relevance of their ideas to today's world of globalisation and the revival of radical challenges to neo-liberalism.
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Perspectives
In undertaking the research for this transnational study I have come to realise the key importance of going beyond history's traditional concern with a national focus in order better to understand the nature and significance of past and present radical social movements. This is particularly important during the current phase of globalisation. My book will hopefully give readers a new perspective on the past and provide food for thought in terms of current radical and socialist challenges to neo-liberal capitalism.
Professor Neville Kirk
Manchester Metropolitan University
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This page is a summary of: Book Reviews, Labour History Review, April 2015, Liverpool University Press,
DOI: 10.3828/lhr.2015.4.
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