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Pubs and progressives : reinventing the public house in England, 1896-1960
- Title
- Pubs and progressives : reinventing the public house in England, 1896-1960 / David W. Gutzke.
- Author
- Gutzke, David W., 1949-
- Publication
- DeKalb : Northern Illinois University Press, ©2006.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Use in library | TX950.59.G7 G88 2006 | Off-site |
Details
- Description
- xiii, 360 pages : illustrations; 24 cm
- Summary
- "In this story of the transformation of the pub, David W. Gutzke draws on an array of sources and methods from gender studies, cultural history, literature, architecture, and urban planning, without neglecting the crucial role of ideology, economics, and politics. This broad-based study, which includes numerous illustrations, will appeal not just to specialists but to anyone interested in the history of a pivotal English social institution."--BOOK JACKET.
- Alternative Title
- Pubs & progressives
- Subject
- Genre/Form
- History.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. [252]-344) and index.
- Contents
- Transatlantic progressivism -- Missionaries behind the bar -- The Carlisle experiment -- "Fewer and better" in Birmingham -- Brewers and the progressive spirit -- Building coalitions -- Return of the licensed victualler -- Gentrifying the pub -- Familiarity breeds contentment -- Bricks, mortar, and beer -- A contested legacy.
- ISBN
- 0875803350
- 9780875803357
- LCCN
- 2004016973
- 9780875803357
- OCLC
- ocm56051031
- 56051031
- SCSB-1380355
- Owning Institutions
- Princeton University Library