Joe Strummer was one of the twentieth centurys iconic rocknroll rebels. As frontperson, spokesperson and chief lyricist for The Clash, he played a major role in politicising a generation through some of the most powerful protest songs of the era, songs like White Riot, English Civil War and London Calling. At the heart of this protest was the struggle for social justice and equality.

The punk rock politics of Joe Strummer examines Strummers beliefs on a range of issues including socialism, alienation, exploitation, multiculturalism and humanism – analysing their credibility, influence and impact, and asking where they came from and how they developed over time. Drawing on Strummers lyrics, various interviews and bootleg recordings, as well as interviews with those he inspired, The punk rock politics of Joe Strummer takes the reader on a journey through the political influences and motivations that defined one of the UKs greatest punk icons.