“With a history spanning over 100 years, the Clare Market Review has been a part of the LSE and its students’ union since the school was gathering direction, reputation and ethos.  With contributions from the Webbs, Bertrand Russell, Ralph Milliband and Spike Milligan, to name but a few – from 1905 to 1973 the review prided itself on being a place where critical thought and opinions could be expressed, free from the constraints of academia. Beyond simple affection shared by those who spent time with Clare, it’s academic presence remains undiminished and the journal continues to demand respect in libraries, university common rooms, and coffee shops the world over.

And now, after a 35 year hiatus, Clare is back. Printed termly, Clare provides the opportunity for LSE students to be published alongside internationally recognised figures. Clare’s pages are full of original artwork, unique graphics and some of the liveliest, most engaging voices of our generation. The paper form is a heavily designed, hand-crafted book. The electronic edition, found at www.claremarketreview.com, exists in a content-generative relationship with the paper edition.

In the pages resting ‘neath your fingertips the views of industry professionals accompany academics and LSE students, offering perspectives on three contemporary debates: Discontent; discourses on the means, purposes and dangers of activism. Madness; an exploration of increasing openness about mental health and mental illness. Infosphere; discussions of the information explosion, made possible (and even problematic) by the internet. We hope perusal of these pages brings as much joy as their conception.”