Robert Corfe

Robert Corfe's reputation is already established in this country and further afield as the founder of New Socialism, a movement established for the regeneration of the Labour Party and other democratic parliamentary bodies throughout the world. This is his fourth book on the theory and practice of New Socialism, and concentrates on the issue of rebuilding the membership of leading left of centre parties. After identifying the mismatch between new society and old ideas, he argues how important...See more

Robert Corfe's reputation is already established in this country and further afield as the founder of New Socialism, a movement established for the regeneration of the Labour Party and other democratic parliamentary bodies throughout the world. This is his fourth book on the theory and practice of New Socialism, and concentrates on the issue of rebuilding the membership of leading left of centre parties. After identifying the mismatch between new society and old ideas, he argues how important it is as a first step in reinvigorating political life to up-date the principles and thinking of the Labour Party. He shows clearly how the (mostly hidden) influence of Marx is now frustrating the achievement of a Socialist society. He then describes the type of membership which is desirable for the future, and the need to draw on the knowledge and expertise of the well-established. In the last section, he discusses the question of social ethics, and how the churches may be drawn in to support the cause. See less