The Politics of Change: A Jamaican Testament

In 1974, it was a fervent idealist who wrote 'The Politics of Change.' After 8 years as Prime Minister of Jamaica and nearly 10 in opposition, Michael Manely's politics have been tempered by experience. Having been responsible for many of the enormous gains of the seventies, including the much improved status of the common man and the expansion of opportunity and political consciousness, Manley has also experienced the 'wilderness years' of opposition. He spent those years reflecting on his political views, and the Epilogue to 'The Politics of Change' sets out how those views have changed to suit Jamaica's new circumstances. Manley discusses imperialism, human rights, education, productivity; his own attitude toward communism, socialism, and the menace of drugs. Above all, as Prime Minister, he points a new way forward for the Jamaican people with his characteristic honesty, passion and commitment.