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Record Nr.

UNINA9910454907803321

Titolo

Encyclopedia of contemporary British culture [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Peter Childs and Mike Storry

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York, : Routledge, 1999

ISBN

1-134-75555-4

1-280-33235-2

0-203-02795-7

0-203-28023-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (653 p.)

Collana

Encyclopedias of Contemporary Culture

Altri autori (Persone)

ChildsPeter <1962->

StorryMike <1943->

Disciplina

306/.0941/0904

Soggetti

Electronic books.

Great Britain History

Great Britain Civilization 20th century Encyclopedias

Great Britain History Elizabeth II, 1952- Encyclopedias

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Front Cover; Encyclopedia of Contemporary British Culture; Copyright Page; Contents; Editorial team; List of contributors; Introduction; Acknowledgements; How to use this book; Classified entry list; Entries A-Z; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Boasting more than 970 alphabetically-arranged entries, the Encyclopedia of Contemporary British Culture surveys British cultural practices and icons in the latter half of the twentieth century. It examines high and popular culture and encompasses both institutional and alternative aspects of British culture. It provides insight into the whole spectrum of British contemporary life. Topics covered include: architecture, pubs, film, internet and current takes on the monarchy. Cross-referencing and a thematic contents list enable readers to identify related articles. The entries range fr