Working for the Clampdown: The Clash, the Dawn of Neoliberalism and the Political Promise of Punk Coulter Colin
'From a wide variety of perspectives, Coulter and his contributors bring intelligence and insight to bear on a band that were so important to so many people.'Professor David Hesmondhalgh, University…
Specifikacia Working for the Clampdown: The Clash, the Dawn of Neoliberalism and the Political Promise of Punk Coulter Colin
'From a wide variety of perspectives, Coulter and his contributors bring intelligence and insight to bear on a band that were so important to so many people.'Professor David Hesmondhalgh, University of Leeds 'Working for the Clampdown succeeds in the almost impossible balancing act of celebrating the lasting power of The Clash's progressive subversions, while at the same time dealing with the band in its historical context with a clear-eyed lack of sentimentality. It is this combination of acute critique and heartfelt enthusiasm that makes the collection such a joy to read.'Professor Sam Porter, University of Bournemouth 'A collection like this gives credence to the claim that The Clash was the only band that mattered. Working for the Clampdown locates the group in its historical context, tracking how they