The Antidote

“Just at a time when many are so near to despair at the sight of a rising far right, racist populism and the corporate capture of governments, Peter Beresford wonderfully gives us a comprehensive vision of how a new politics can be created to secure humanitarian solidarity and environmentally sustainable change.” Rt Hon John McDonnell MP

“Wholly original and timely, and steeped in the current moment, this is a book to savour slowly and to remain in frequent dialogue with.” Peter Barham, psychologist, historian and author

“Beresford provides a comprehensive and thought-provoking analysis of the consequences of neoliberalism and offers a guide to how we can challenge its damaging social consequences”. Lee Gregory, University of Nottingham

"Bravo! This book explains how personal politics and new social movements forge human connections that can be harnessed to transform society and shape a future beyond neo-liberalism.” Peter Tatchell, human rights campaigner 

“Charts a journey from destruction to renewal and alienation to inclusion. Invoking the spirit of others who have given us hope in the power to overcome, Beresford once again gives us an important book for our times.” Sarah Carr, survivor researcher and service user involvement champion

“Peter Beresford brilliantly explains why we don’t, won’t and can't stop the power of the people.” Danny Dorling, University of Oxford

"An accessible, masterful and critical analysis of the barriers to change and a meaningful doable strategy for their removal....essential reading for students, researchers and anyone involved in the struggle for a fairer and just global society." Colin Barnes, University of Leeds