Encyclopedia of contemporary British culture / edited by Peter Childs and Mike Storry.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Childs, Peter, 1962-

Storry, Mike, 1943-

Series:

Encyclopedias of Contemporary Culture

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Great Britain--History.

Great Britain.

Great Britain--Civilization--20th century--Encyclopedias.

Great Britain--History--Elizabeth II, 1952---Encyclopedias.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (653 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 1999.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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

Contents:

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

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-134-75555-4

1-280-33235-2

0-203-02795-7

0-203-28023-7

9780203027950

OCLC:

560053193