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Focusing on E. P. Thompson's intellectual journey, the narrative reveals his passionate vision that influenced his diverse works, from historical analyses to poetry. Scott Hamilton utilizes new unpublished documents to highlight Thompson's critiques of both Stalinism and positivist social science, illustrating how his experiences with political repression shaped his disdain for authoritarianism on both the left and right. The book provides a comprehensive look at Thompson's contributions to political thought and the interconnectedness of his ideas.
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The Crisis of Theory, Scott Hamilton
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- The Crisis of Theory
- Subtitle
- E.P. Thompson, the New Left and Postwar British Politics
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Scott Hamilton
- Publisher
- Manchester University Press
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN13
- 9780719084355
- Category
- History, Political Science / Politics
- Description
- Focusing on E. P. Thompson's intellectual journey, the narrative reveals his passionate vision that influenced his diverse works, from historical analyses to poetry. Scott Hamilton utilizes new unpublished documents to highlight Thompson's critiques of both Stalinism and positivist social science, illustrating how his experiences with political repression shaped his disdain for authoritarianism on both the left and right. The book provides a comprehensive look at Thompson's contributions to political thought and the interconnectedness of his ideas.