What history is for, Essays in honour of Professor John Foster

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Much more than a personal tribute, this collection of essays is essential reading for anyone wanting to understand how the past shapes today's struggles. John Foster is recognised as one of Britain’s leading Marxist historians. The book celebrates his impact on a generation of academics, activists and students. There are retrospective reflections on the major themes of his work, other contributors analyse his impact in promoting political awareness in its broadest sense. 

Essays cover Marxist historiography; the political economy of population health; workplace struggles, class and the national question, community activism and imperialism today. New work also takes forward Foster’s inspiration on topics as diverse as religion, Black history and trauma.