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Mass Observation and Everyday Life
Nick Hubble
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Description for Mass Observation and Everyday Life
Paperback. Num Pages: 277 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBTB; JFC; JFD; JHBC; RBG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 339.
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
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
277
Condition
New
Number of Pages
277
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781349517947
SKU
V9781349517947
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99-15
About Nick 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
'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