Walking on the Moon
Walking on the Moon by Brian V. Peck, published by Athena in 2004, offers a critical examination of contemporary British society. This 190-page book delves into the transformation of Britain from “Cool Britannia” to “Cruel Britannia,” exploring how various institutions and societal norms have evolved. Peck draws on his experiences in the RAF and academia to provide a humorous yet incisive critique of political and social dynamics in the United Kingdom.
Readers will find a thought-provoking discourse that addresses a range of topics, including politics, media, and class structures. Peck discusses the influence of figures like Thatcher and the impact of modern capitalism, while also highlighting the often-overlooked voices of the proletariat. This edition invites readers to engage with pressing issues in a manner that is both entertaining and enlightening, making it a notable contribution to discussions on history and sociology in 20th-century Britain.
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Just how did Cool Britannia become Cruel Britannia? How did we come to live like rats in our Disunited Kingdom? How did sleaze find its way out of the gutter, up into the corridors of power and finally besmirch the carpets at Buck House?Brian Peck’s sojourn in Britain, a spell in the RAF and six years in four universities, have turned him into an acute and humorously driven critic of our institutions and hierarchies.Thatcher, the tabloids, TV, Parliament, schools, the Royals, New Labour, call centres, backhanders, fox-hunters, women’s fiction, multinationals, capitalism, modernity and class all come under the cosh. Chomsky, dix points; von Hayek, nul point. in the Peck-vision contest, the proletariat sing loudest but are seldom heard, especially by Mr Tony and his cronies!Radical, refreshing, irreverent yet carefully documented, this thought-provoking discourse will tease you into addressing the issues, and make you laugh along the way.
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