Leisure and Cultural Conflict in Twentieth-Century Britain

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Leisure and Cultural Conflict in Twentieth-Century Britain
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Brett Bebber
SeriesStudies in Popular Culture
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
Category/GenreBritish and Irish History
ISBN/Barcode 9781784993511
ClassificationsDewey:941.82
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Illustrations Tables, black & white

Publishing Details

Publisher Manchester University Press
Imprint Manchester University Press
Publication Date 18 April 2016
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

A collection of articles addressing research trends in the history of British leisure while also presenting a wide range of articles on cultural conflict and leisure in the twentieth century. It includes innovative research on a number of topics, including television, cinema, the circus, women's leisure, dance, football and drug culture. -- .

Author Biography

Brett Bebber is Assistant Professor of History at Old Dominion University -- .

Reviews

'A valuable contribution to leisure history. It deserves to be included on reading lists and study guides relating to 20th-century leisure and sports history courses.' John Griffiths, Reviews in History, June 2013 -- .