Who Killed Cock Robin? by Stephen Sedley
A unique, colourful anthology of traditional British folk songs of crime and punishment.
'At last, a simple, reader-friendly book on the cause-effect relationship between the CRIMES of the UPPER classes (documented in court and prison records, history books, the lives lost via law, scaffolds, transportation, et al) and the ‘crimes’ of the ‘lower’ classes (as documented in folk songs and ballads)The savagery of our toxic system of governance, the endless, pitiless theft of the property and rights of the public are kept in the public memory in the only unassailable form: the oral tradition. A trustworthy, authoritative, edifying and highly enjoyable read. Put it into school curricula.-Peggy Seeger, songwriter, performer and activist, author of First Time Ever 'A rich and rewarding journey through the law – and lore – of song and balladry. With such outstanding authors/compilers it’s no surprise whatsoever but their understanding, respect and regard for their source material mean that expertise and scholarship never swamp but only enhance and enlighten the reading experience. As well as opening my eyes to some previously unknown example of legal chicanery or barely believable repressive legislation and practice, every page made me want to sing these songs and ballads of the wronged and the ruthless, the cruel and cunning and the good, the bad - and the lovely. What a great delight of a book.-Willy Russell, playwright and composer, author of Educating Rita and Blood Brothers
Stephen Sedley (Author)
Stephen Sedley was appointed a High Court Judge in 1992 and an Appeal Court Judge in 1999, and, on retiring from the Bench in 2011, Visiting Professor of Law at the University of Oxford.
Martin Carthy (Author)
Martin Carthy MBE is a singer and guitarist and one of Britain’s most highly regarded folk musicians. In 2014 he received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
Stephen Sedley was appointed a High Court Judge in 1992 and an Appeal Court Judge in 1999, and, on retiring from the Bench in 2011, Visiting Professor of Law at the University of Oxford.
Martin Carthy (Author)
Martin Carthy MBE is a singer and guitarist and one of Britain’s most highly regarded folk musicians. In 2014 he received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781789145038 |
| ISBN 10 | 1789145031 |
| Title | Who Killed Cock Robin? |
| Author | Stephen Sedley |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Reaktion Books |
| Year published | 2021-07-12 |
| Number of pages | 216 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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