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BOOK
Title 1997 : the future that never happened / Richard Power Sayeed
Imprint London : Zed, 2017
©2017

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Descript vii, 375 pages ; 20 cm
Note Includes bibliographical references
New Labour, new Britain -- Murderers -- The people's princess -- Girl power -- Sensationalism -- Cocaine supernova -- Systematic risks -- Conclusion. Crisis
"Tony Blair and Noel Gallagher shaking hands at No. 10. Saatchi's YBAs setting the international art world aflame. Geri Halliwell in a Union Jack dress. A time of vibrancy and optimism: when the country was united by the hope of a better and brighter future. So why, twenty years on, did that future never happen? Richard Power Sayeed takes a provocative look at this epochal year, arguing that the dark undercurrents of that time had a much more enduring legacy than the marketing gimmick of 'Cool Britannia'. He reveals how the handling of the Stephen Lawrence inquiry ushered in a new type of racism. How the feminism-lite of 'Girl Power' made sexism stronger. And how the promises of New Labour left the country more fractured than ever. This lively, rich and evocative book explores why 1997 was a turning point for British culture and society - away from a fairer, brighter future and on the path to our current malaise."-- Publisher's description
Subject Since 1900
Manners and customs.
Politics and government.
Great Britain -- History -- 20th century
Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 20th century
Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1997-
Great Britain
History.
1997
1990-talet
Socialhistoria
Samhällsförändring
Social förändring
Storbritannien
Classmark 941.085/9
Add Title Future that never happened
Nineteen ninety-seven
ISBN/ISSN 9781786991980 (hardback)
1786991985 (hardback)
9781786991997 (paperback)
1786991993 (paperback)
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