Hassan Mahamdallie Knihy

William Morris wrote on politics, architecture and the state of art under a growing industrial capitalism and what possibilities existed for life in the future. The ravages of industrial capitalism, its imperialism and war, its destruction of the environment and above all the enslavement of human labour to the machine all appalled him. Hassan Mahamdallie argues here that the socialism of Morris grew out of his hatred for a system of 'shoddy' production. He also argues that William Morris was a revolutionary Marxist during the last decades of his life.

A vibrant, hard-hitting and informative collection of essays that sets out to defend Britain's multicultural way of life. The contributors challenge David Cameron and others' assertions that multiculturalism is to blame for dividing society. The best thinkers and writers in politics, academia and activism tackle questions such as 'Has Multiculturalism Failed?' 'The Threat of the English Defence League' and 'Are the White Working Class Excluded?'. This accessible book is a must have for all those who want to celebrate, defend and extend Britain's diverse society.

For William Morris, medieval architecture, art, crafts, and how objects were made inspired him and allowed him to become a great designer. As the nineteenth century progressed he became more political, and realised that a return to the arts and craft of the Middle Ages could not end the exploitation and oppression of the mass of people, so he took the giant step across the 'river of fire' and became a socialist. Hassan Mahamdallie argues here that the socialism of Morris grew out of his view of the past and his hatred for a system of 'shoddy' production. The author also argues that William Morris was a revolutionary Marxist during the last decades of his life, throwing all his energy into the struggle to change the world.