English Nationalism and its Ghost Towns

"Left liberals have for some time continually painted a twisted, racist picture of working-class life and culture. Yet in this fascinating and true-to-life text based on ethnographic research, Dr Luke Telford, shows in real life this is not the case. By immersing himself in a forgotten northern community, he traces the words and feelings of the working class to the deindustrialisation of the area and loss of respectable, well-paid work coupled with the rise of inadequate and unrewarding jobs in the exploitative and degenerative commercial sector. This, he argues, sets the scene for the discontent and political anger. A magnificent text and must read for anyone wanting to learn about working class politics!"

Dr Daniel Briggs, Professor in Criminology, Universidad Europea.

"Luke Telford offers a fresh and engaging perspective on rising political dissatisfaction and nationalist sentiment. Drawing on rich empirical data and sophisticated social theory, this book thoroughly unpicks the thorny issue of English nationalism whilst cutting through populist discourse. Heartfelt and honest, this wonderfully written book gives voice to the frustrations of those left behind by capitalism, and is essential reading for anyone interested in navigating the turbulence of Brexit".

Dr Justin Kotzé, Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Teesside University