Encyclopedia of Contemporary British Culture

ISBN-13: 9780415147262 / Angielski / Twarda / 1999 / 660 str.

Peter Childs; Mike Storry

Opis

Containing over 970 alphabetically arranged entries, this encyclopaedia surveys British cultural practices and icons in the latter half of the 20th century. Examining both high culture and popular culture, and encompassing the more institutional as well as alternative aspects of British culture (from architecture to pubs, film to internet and current takes on the monarchy), the Encyclopedia casts its net over the whole range of British contemporary life. These entries provide insight into a culture which is dynamic, eclectic and in a constant state of flux. A comprehensive system of cross-referencing and a thematic contents list assists readers to identify entries from particular fields. Entries range from short biographical synopses of the careers of key individuals to longer overview essays which explore the main issues within contemporary cultural debates.

Recenzje

'This encyclopedia provides a useful overview of current British cultural activity - of interest to the academic and general reader. An excellent book to browse through.' - Library Association Record 102(6) 2000

'The book promises to become an institution, indispensable for the countless adepts who, trained in one discipline, are driven by the interdisciplinary demands of cultural studies into alien territories of contemporary culture.' - Journal for the Study of British Cultures

'a comprehensive and wide ranging, readable and accessible snapshot encyclopedia of contemporary British culture.' - Reference Reviews 14/3 [2000] 47-58

Spis treści

*Afro-Caribbean communities * Asian Press * BBC * Bhangra * Black Theatre * Carnaby Street * Channel 4 * Daniel Day-Lewis * Dennis Potter * Drink in Britain * FA Cup * Fashion (90s) * Food * Football * Glenda Jackson * Janet Street-Porter * Stanley Kubrick * Labour Party * Lucian Freud * Michael Caine * Monarchy * Musicals * Nick Park * Notting Hill Carnival * Pop Art * Raves * Stanley Kubrick * The Rushdie Affair * Jasper Conran *

O autorze

Peter Childs, Mike Storry