Big Flame (Paperback)

Paperback. This book addresses the ideas and experiences of a small Britishrevolutionary socialist and feminist organisation in the 1970s and 1980s.Written by two ex-members, it sets out the organisations eclecticinfluences: Italian Marxism, libertarianism, James-ianism, anarchism and itscomplex relationship with Leninism and Trotskyism. Big Flame lost momentum inthe early 1980s when many leftists joined the Labour Party. It includes acritical interpretation of Big Flames successes and failures.The analysis is interspersed with vignettes from 40 members reflectingon their days in the organisation. Our book is aimed at those in the radicalmovements of every type who are seriously interested in political ideas andtheir relationship to political struggle. We are writing for an audience widerthan those in the academy. This book seeks to assist those who continue toexpose racist, patriarchal capitalism and to organise for a future where loveand equality will prevail. The book explains Big Flames unconventionalorganisational structure and it includes descriptions of its interventionsin a wide variety of struggles." This book addresses the ideas and experiences of a smallBritish revolutionary socialist and feminist organisation in the 1970s and1980s. Written by two ex-members, it sets out the organisationseclectic influences: Italian Marxism, libertarianism,James-ianism, anarchism and its complex relationship with Leninism andTrotskyism. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…