In over 970 alphabetically arranged entries, this single-volume encyclopedia examines both high and popular culture
in the UK, and encompasses everything British--from architecture to
pubs to film to internet to the monarchy. This unique encyclopedia
casts its net over the whole range of British contemporary life.
Entries range from short biographical synopses of the careers of key
individuals to longer overview articles exploring the main issues
within contemporary cultural debates. Bringing together subjects rarely
found in one volume, the Encyclopedia defines "culture" in its broadest
sense, with entries including:
Asian Press; BBC; Black
Theatre; Michael Caine; Carnaby Street; Channel 4; Jasper Conran;
Daniel Day-Lewis; Drink in Britain; FA Cup; Fantasy Football; Fashion
(90s); Food; Football; Gay and Lesbian Culture; Glenda Jackson; Stanley Kubrick; Labour Party; Lucian Freud; Monarchy; Musicals; Notting Hill Carnival; Nick Park; Pop Art; Dennis Potter; Raves; The Rushdie Affair;
and much more. The comprehensive system of cross-referencing and
thematic contents list help readers to identify entries from particular
fields. Students, travelers, journalists and general readers will find
this an invaluable reference source on contemporary British life. DOWNLOAD
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