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Labour and the Decolonization Struggle in Trinidad and Tobago / by J. Teelucksingh.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Teelucksingh, J., Author.
- Series:
- Cambridge Imperial and Post-Colonial Studies, 2635-1641
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Imperialism.
- America--History.
- America.
- Social history.
- World politics.
- International relations.
- History, Modern.
- Imperialism and Colonialism.
- History of the Americas.
- Social History.
- Political History.
- International Relations.
- Modern History.
- Local Subjects:
- Imperialism and Colonialism.
- History of the Americas.
- Social History.
- Political History.
- International Relations.
- Modern History.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (250 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed. 2015.
- Place of Publication:
- London : Palgrave Macmillan UK : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2015.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- This book provides evidence that Labour in Trinidad and Tobago played a vital role in undermining British colonialism and advocating for federation and self-government. Furthermore, there is emphasis on the pioneering efforts of the Labour movement in party politics, social justice, and working class solidarity.
- Contents:
- Cover; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Introduction: Labour in the Nineteenth Century; 1 The Pioneers: Organized Labour, 1894-1920; 2 Early Years: The Trinidad Workingmen's Association; 3 Involvement of Labour in Politics, 1925-1938; 4 Labour's Voices in the Legislative Council, 1925-1938; 5 Rise of the Trinidad Labour Party; 6 Demands for Self-Government and Federation; Conclusion; Appendices; Notes; Bibliography; Index
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 9781349499014
- 1349499013
- 9781137462336
- 1137462337
- OCLC:
- 895658810
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