The German Urban Experience : Modernity and Crisis, 1900-1945

ISBN-13: 9780415121149 / Angielski / Twarda / 2000 / 312 str.

Anthony McElligott

Opis

The period from the end of the 19th century to the mid-20th century saw urban growth, industrial development and the emergence of modern society in Germany. This book provides a study of the social and cultural history of Germany through written, visual and oral sources, during this period. The author discusses problems of interpretation and methodology and presents his own historical analysis of subjects such as politics, conflict and gender.

Spis treści

1: Introduction; 2: Defining and deciphering the urban experience; 3: Metropolis; 4: ‘Slum'; 5: Rehabilitating the urban body; 6: Capitals of consumption; 7: Tempo of the city, map of the nation; 8: Masculine women and feminine men; 9: Files and fingerprints; 10: Conclusion

O autorze

Anthony McElligott