| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 260 pages). |
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text file |
| Series |
Liverpool scholarship online
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Liverpool scholarship online.
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| Contents |
Cover; Contents; List of Illustrations; List of Abbreviations; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1. Beginnings: 'I'm from Govan'; 2. Apprenticeship; 3. Cadre; 4. UCS Work-in; 5. Transitions; 6. Leaving; 7. Strike; 8. Reborn; Bibliography; Index |
| Summary |
Described as ""the best MP Scotland never had"", Jimmy Reid was one of the most important figures of twentieth-century Britain. From a poverty-stricken background in Glasgow, he became the spokesperson for the Upper Clyde Shipbuilders. This enlightening book looks at Jimmy's epic journey, providing a fascinating insight into post-war Britain. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Reid, Jimmy, 1932-2010.
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Reid, Jimmy, 1932-2010. |
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Labour Party (Great Britain)
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Labour Party (Great Britain) |
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Scottish National Party.
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Scottish National Party. |
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Glasgow (Scotland) -- Social conditions -- 20th century.
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Scotland -- Politics and government -- 20th century.
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Scotland. |
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Politics and government. |
| Chronological Term |
20th century |
| Subject |
Social conditions. |
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Scotland -- Glasgow. |
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Industrialisation & industrial history. |
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British & Irish history. |
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Political Science -- Labor & Industrial Relations. |
| Chronological Term |
1900-1999 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Biographies.
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| Added Author |
McKinlay, A.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 1789620848 9781789620849 (OCoLC)1089418326 |
| ISBN |
9781789624922 (electronic book) |
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1789624924 (electronic book) |
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1789629772 |
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9781789629774 |
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1789620848 |
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9781789620849 |
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9781789620832 |
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178962083X |
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