Robinson, Lucy
Now That's What I Call a History of the 1980s: Pop Culture and Politics in the Decade That Shaped Modern Britain
- ISBN 13:
- 9781526167255
- author:
- Robinson, Lucy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Manchester University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 376
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.7 x 2.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Popular Culture,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Now That's What I Call a History of the 1980s: A Cultural and Political Analysis of Britain in the Decade that Shaped Modern Society. This book offers an alternative perspective on 1980s Britain, weaving together popular culture and politics to create a unique narrative. Lucy Robinson explores era-defining moments from Lady Diana's rise to fame to the miners' strike, as well as Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage and Adam and the Ants. By examining these cultural touchstones, Robinson sheds new light on the decade that defined both globalisation and excess. Through its blend of archival research and cultural analysis, this book provides a distinctive and engaging account of 1980s Britain. With its focus on the intersection of pop culture and politics, it will appeal to readers interested in social history, cultural studies, and the politics of the time.
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