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Modernity Britain: 19571962,Used
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The late 1950s and early 1960s was a period in its own rightneither the stultifying early to midfifties nor the liberating mid to latesixtiesand an actionpacked, dramatic time in which the contours of modern Britain started to take shape.These were the never had it so good years, in which mass affluence began to change, fundamentally, the tastes and even the character of the working class; when films like Saturday Night and Sunday Morning and TV soaps like Coronation Street and Z Cars at last brought that class to the center of the national frame; when Britain gave up its empire; when economic decline relative to France and Germany became the staple of political discourse; when youth emerged as a fully fledged cultural force; when the Notting Hill riots made race and immigration an inescapable reality; when a new breed of meritocrats came through; and when the Lady Chatterley trial, followed by the Profumo scandal, at last signaled the end of Victorian morality.David Kynaston argues that a deep and irresistible modernity zeitgeist was at work, in these and many other ways, and he reveals as never before how that spirit of the age unfolded, with consequences that still affect us today.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Modernity Britain: 1957-1962'? A: The book explores the transformative period in British history from 1957 to 1962, highlighting social, cultural, and economic changes that shaped modern Britain.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Modernity Britain: 1957-1962' is David Kynaston.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 880 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book listed for sale? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is a hardcover.
- Q: When was 'Modernity Britain: 1957-1962' published? A: The book was published on December 2, 2014.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this book is a first edition.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book discusses themes such as mass affluence, cultural shifts, race and immigration issues, and the decline of Victorian morality in Britain.
- Q: Is there any specific audience for this book? A: The book is suitable for readers interested in British history, sociology, and cultural studies.
- Q: Can this book be a good resource for academic research? A: Yes, it provides valuable insights and context for understanding the socio-political landscape of Britain during the late 1950s and early 1960s.