Crisis Music: The Cultural Politics of Rock Against Racism

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Marching to the beat of punk rock and reggae, Rock Against Racism fought alongside the Anti-Nazi League against a resurgence of racist and fascist politics in 1970s Britain. This book analyses one of the biggest and most effective political mobilisations of the post-war period, demonstrating that popular music and mass protest can go hand in hand. -- .

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Ian Goodyer trained as a graphic designer and worked for 20 years in various London studios and agencies. He has been a political activist, a martial arts instructor and has lectured in design at colleges in London and Yorkshire. He now works as a school teacher in Suffolk.