Geographies of British Modernity

Geographies of British Modernity
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 319
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ISBN-10 : 9781444355529
ISBN-13 : 144435552X
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Book Synopsis Geographies of British Modernity by : David Gilbert

Download or read book Geographies of British Modernity written by David Gilbert and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-07-22 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume brings together leading scholars in the geography and history of twentieth-century Britain to illustrate the contribution that geographical thinking can make to understanding modern Britain. The first collection to explore the contribution that geographical thinking can make to our understanding of modern Britain. Contains thirteen essays by leading scholars in the geography and history of twentieth-century Britain. Focuses on how and why geographies of Britain have formed and changed over the past century. Combines economic, political, social and cultural geographies. Demonstrates the vitality of work in this field and its relevance to everyday life.


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