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British Culture of the Post-War

An Introduction to Literature and Society 1945-1999

Alan Sinfield editor Alastair Davies editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

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From Angus Wilson to Pat Barker and Salman Rushdie, British Culture of the Post-War is an ideal starting point for those studying cultural developments in Britain of recent years. Chapters on individual people and art forms give a clear and concise overview of the progression of different genres. They also discuss the wider issues of Britain's relationship with America and Europe, and the idea of Britishness.
Each section is introduced with a short discussion of the major historical events of the period. Read as a whole, British Culture of the Postwar will give students a comprehensive introduction to this turbulent and exciting period, and a greater understanding of the cultural production arising from it.

ISBN: 9780415128100

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 408g

224 pages