Anthony Crosland Flashcards
dates
1918-77
who was crosland
lab politician
cabinet minister labour govs 60s-70s
what was his book
future of socialism 1956
vital contribution to development of social democracy in Britain
what were his views on common ownership
gone far enough
public ownership never been the aim of socialism (method for achieving)
what did he argue was the true objective of socialism
equality
which COULD be achieved in a capitalist economy
what did he think about capitalism
changed for ever due to keynes
economic growth+full employment could happen without serious extension of public ownership
what would economic growth facilitate
steady expansion of the welfare state
this would be rid of inequality+advance socialism
what important change in society did crosland identify
society was less ‘binary’
employees+employers less polarised
more complex than marx ‘could imagine’
what ‘new classes’ did crosland identify
‘managers’
‘technocrats’
there perspectives with be different from traditional workers
what type of economy did crosland say socialism now required
‘mixed’ economy
private enterprise+private ownership
key services+small industries owned by state
what was the future task of socialist governments according to him
more public spending+better public services
croslands later works
the conservative enemy 1962
socialism now 1974
which other issues did he go on to focus on
education argued for comprehensive education=end segregation of pupils at 11 would break down class divisions more effectively than extending public ownership
what would comprehensive schools promote
equality of opportunity
when did crosland pursue his idea of comprehensive schools
secretary of state for education 1965-67
