Lawrence Black (Editor), Hugh Pemberton (Editor), Pat Thane (Editor)
Reassessing 1970s Britain
- ISBN 13:
- 9780719099793
- author:
- Lawrence Black (Editor), Hugh Pemberton (Editor), Pat Thane (Editor)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Manchester University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 282
- Dimensions:
- 15.6 x 1.5 x 23.4 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland, Edwardian and Early 20th Century 1901-1913
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The 1970s is often viewed as a decade of economic and political failure, but this volume argues that such a simplistic assessment overlooks the period's significance in shaping postwar British history. In fact, it was a time of intense intellectual ferment, with key ideas emerging from debates around politics, economics, women's liberation, and popular culture. This collection brings together influential thinkers from the 1970s who shaped major social and economic change, alongside contemporary historians who can provide new insights into their work. By examining the ideas of James Alt, Samuel Brittan, Stuart Holland, Lynne Segal, Peter Mayer, and others, as well as key texts and arguments from the decade, this book offers a nuanced understanding of how these ideas were disseminated to a wider audience. Reassessing 1970s Britain will be of interest to scholars across various disciplines, including modern British history, economic history, cultural history, politics, gender studies, and cultural studies.
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