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Culture in Manchester: Institutions and urban change since 1850
Janet Wolff (Ed.)
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Paperback. Brings together studies of cultural institutions in Manchester from 1850 to the present day, giving an unprecedented account of the city's cultural evolution. Editor(s): Wolff, Janet. Num Pages: 224 pages, 27 black & white illustrations, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; 3JH; 3JJ; 3JM; HBJD1; HBTB; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 157 x 262 x 14. Weight in Grams: 374.
This book brings together studies of cultural institutions in Manchester from 1850 to the present day, giving an unprecedented account of the city's cultural evolution. These bring to light the remarkable range of Manchester's contribution to modern cultural life, including the role of art education, popular theatre, religion, pleasure gardens, clubs and societies. The chapters show the resilience and creativity of Manchester's cultural institutions since 1850, challenging any simple narrative of urban decline following the erosion of Lancashire's industrial base, at the same time illustrating the range of activities across the social classes. This book will appeal ... Read more
This book brings together studies of cultural institutions in Manchester from 1850 to the present day, giving an unprecedented account of the city's cultural evolution. These bring to light the remarkable range of Manchester's contribution to modern cultural life, including the role of art education, popular theatre, religion, pleasure gardens, clubs and societies. The chapters show the resilience and creativity of Manchester's cultural institutions since 1850, challenging any simple narrative of urban decline following the erosion of Lancashire's industrial base, at the same time illustrating the range of activities across the social classes. This book will appeal ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Manchester University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
373g
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Manchester, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781526106889
SKU
V9781526106889
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Ref
99-15
About Janet Wolff (Ed.)
Janet Wolff is Professor Emerita of Cultural Sociology at the University of Manchester Mike Savage is Professor of Sociology at the London School of Economics -- .
Reviews for Culture in Manchester: Institutions and urban change since 1850
'Culture in Manchester comprises nine essays which provide much evidence for the view that Manchester has not been, and is not culturally in decline. . .Most of the chapters are readable and avoid the impenetrable jargon of many essays in cultural studies.' Northern History, LI: 2, 1 September 2014
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