Description:British An Introduction provides a comprehensive introduction to central aspects of culture and the arts in Britain today, and uses a factual approach to place them within a clear, historical context. Topics * the social and cultural politics and society 1950-1999, including immigration, feminism, Thatcherism and the arts and the Blair revolution* language and accents and minority languages, broadcasting and public life* the novel, poetry and theatre* Hammer Horror, James Bond, Ealing comedies, black British film, Trainspotting , The Full Monty and historical epics* television and soap opera, crime series and sitcoms* popular music and The Beatles, punk, Britpop, subculture and style* art and Bacon, Hockney, Gilbert and George and Hirst* architecture and interiors. Each chapter focuses on key themes of recent years, and gives special emphasis to outstanding artists within each area. The book also strengthens study skills, through follow-up activities and suggestions for further reading which appear at the end of each chapter. A real must-read for all students of British history and culture.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with British Culture: An Introduction. To get started finding British Culture: An Introduction, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.
Description: British An Introduction provides a comprehensive introduction to central aspects of culture and the arts in Britain today, and uses a factual approach to place them within a clear, historical context. Topics * the social and cultural politics and society 1950-1999, including immigration, feminism, Thatcherism and the arts and the Blair revolution* language and accents and minority languages, broadcasting and public life* the novel, poetry and theatre* Hammer Horror, James Bond, Ealing comedies, black British film, Trainspotting , The Full Monty and historical epics* television and soap opera, crime series and sitcoms* popular music and The Beatles, punk, Britpop, subculture and style* art and Bacon, Hockney, Gilbert and George and Hirst* architecture and interiors. Each chapter focuses on key themes of recent years, and gives special emphasis to outstanding artists within each area. The book also strengthens study skills, through follow-up activities and suggestions for further reading which appear at the end of each chapter. A real must-read for all students of British history and culture.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with British Culture: An Introduction. To get started finding British Culture: An Introduction, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed. Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.