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Author Ledgister, F. S. J.

Title Michael Manley and Jamaican democracy, 1972-1980 : the word is love / F.S.J. Ledgister.

Publication Info. Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, 2014.

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Description 1 online resource
Physical Medium polychrome
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Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Michael Manley and Jamaican democracy -- The politics of change -- A voice at the workplace and Jamaica's democratic development -- Revolutionising democracy in 1970s Jamaica : D.K. Duncan and the quest for a better world -- Edward Seaga and the question of leveling : seeing Manley from the other side -- A great perhaps : Michael Manley's struggle in the periphery and Jamaican democracy -- Conclusion : justice, peace, and love.
Summary <Span><span>This book examines</span><span style=""font-style:italic;""> </span><span>Michael Manley's government in Jamaica in the 1970s which featured an attempt to promote social and economic democracy on an egalitarian foundation. Many of his ideas have been revived in the early twenty-first century by the Occupy Movement, reflecting the continued relevance of his ideals and efforts.</span></span>
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Subject Manley, Michael, 1924-1997.
Manley, Michael, 1924-1997.
Manley, Michael (Michael Norman), 1924-1997.
Jamaica -- Politics and government -- 1962-
Jamaica.
Politics and government.
Chronological Term 1962-
Subject Democracy -- Jamaica -- History -- 20th century.
Democracy.
History.
Chronological Term 20th century
Since 1900
Genre/Form Electronic books.
History.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Ledgister, F.S.J. Michael Manley and Jamaican democracy, 1972-1980 9780739190272 (DLC) 2014011362 (OCoLC)875404165
ISBN 9780739190289 (electronic book)
0739190288 (electronic book)
9780739190272
073919027X