| The Strange Case of Tory Anarchism Contributor(s): Wilkin, Peter (Author) |
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ISBN: 1907471103 ISBN-13: 9781907471100 Publisher: Libri Publishing Ltd OUR PRICE: $23.75 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Anarchism - History | Europe - Great Britain - General - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social |
| Dewey: 306.2 |
| Physical Information: 0.55" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.69 lbs) 240 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An examination of British culture, this remarkable account delves into George Orwell's idea of a Tory Anarchist--someone who is concurrently a radical and a traditionalist. Filled with humorous extracts and quotes, this record explores--from Jonathan Swift to contemporary personalities--the definition of Orwell's term, which is filled with contradictions: Tory anarchists celebrate Britain's class system but condemn all classes for their role in Britain's decline; they believe in the idiosyncratic qualities of the British while mocking their hypocrisy, stupidity, philistinism, and vulgarity. Well researched and extremely amusing, this meditation touches upon a variety of topics, including politics, literature, and social history. |
