Brian Lewis
So Clean
- ISBN 13:
- 9780719089138
- author:
- Brian Lewis
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Manchester University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 156 mm X 234 mm
- Genre:
- Biography ; Autobiography
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
William Hesketh Lever, 1st Lord Leverhulme, was a man of great entrepreneurial spirit and social influence. So Clean offers a fresh perspective on his life by placing him firmly within the cultural and historical context of his time. This biography explores Lever's impact on various aspects of modern society, including advertising, factory paternalism, town planning, and colonialism. The book also examines his efforts to transform rural industries in the Outer Hebrides during his final years. Written in an engaging style, So Clean provides a unique insight into Lever's life and legacy. By exploring Lever's story, this book offers a nuanced understanding of the social and cultural forces that shaped the 20th century.