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Mass Observation and Everyday Life: Culture, History, Theory
N. Hubble
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Description for Mass Observation and Everyday Life: Culture, History, Theory
Paperback. The social research organization, Mass-Observation, was one of the most innovative intellectual projects of the 20th century. This study, now available in paperback, examines the historical and social significance of the project and shows how social research has played a role in the development of policy and mass democracy. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3JJ; JFCA; JHBC; YQN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 376.
The social-research organization Mass-Observation was founded in 1937. In this book, the true extent and significance of Mass-Observation's unique role in the formation of postwar Britain's idea of itself through the examination of everyday life across the long twentieth century. An excellent guide to Mass-Observation and the period generally, this scholarly work also provides surprising insights into the role social research has played in the development of policy and mass democracy.
The social-research organization Mass-Observation was founded in 1937. In this book, the true extent and significance of Mass-Observation's unique role in the formation of postwar Britain's idea of itself through the examination of everyday life across the long twentieth century. An excellent guide to Mass-Observation and the period generally, this scholarly work also provides surprising insights into the role social research has played in the development of policy and mass democracy.
Product Details
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
296
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Condition
New
Number of Pages
277
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780230247888
SKU
V9780230247888
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99-15
About N. Hubble
NICK HUBBLE is Senior Lecturer in English at Brunel University, UK. A former Research Fellow at the Mass-Observation Archive, he has also taught at the University of Sussex, Kingston University and the University of Central England, Birmingham, UK.
Reviews for Mass Observation and Everyday Life: Culture, History, Theory
'An insightful new history.' - The New Yorker 'Hubble's account is much needed, and the depth of detail and analysis that is evident in it ensures that it is likely to remain an essential guide to Mass Observation for years to come.' - Textual Practice 'An excellent appreciation of Tom Harrisson and his fellow ... Read more