Bourgeois Society in 19th Century Europe
Gus Fagan translator Allan Mitchell editor Jürgen Kocka editor Gus Fagan editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:6th Jan '93
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This provocative book contains the first comprehensive study of 18th and early 19th century bourgeois society by American, European and Israeli scholars in history, anthropology, literature, sociology and law.
A study of 18th and early 19th century bourgeois society by American, European and Israeli scholars in history, anthropology, literature, sociology and law. It examines the specific characteristics of the middle class social types, and the extent to which their values and interests altered the texture of 19th century European society.Ever since the late 18th century, European society has been undergoing a transformation in which the most dynamic element has been the middle class. This provocative book contains the first comprehensive study of 18th and early 19th century bourgeois society by American, European and Israeli scholars in history, anthropology, literature, sociology and law. They examine the specific characteristics of the middle class social types, the extent to which their values and interests altered the texture of 19th century European society and national differences that emerged in their development.
'The essays are of a high quality-substantial, well-organized, coherent-and in the aggregate bring an impressive range of learning to bear. There are no duds...'Central European History'This is a masterly volume, to which British historians will be rightly indebted.'English Historical Review
ISBN: 9780854964147
Dimensions: 216mm x 138mm x 24mm
Weight: unknown
480 pages