Throughout his life, Richard Hoggart has been involved with four main
areas: broadcasting, arts policy, education, and social work, all of
which he finds have characteristics in common. This collection of
essays represents less than a quarter of his essays published over the
last two decades. The subjects, to which he turned again and again and
which recur in public debate, are still current and contemporary. His
views on culture and society, on literature and censorship, and on
higher education are both unique and timely.The volume is divided into
six parts. Part 1, "Society and Culture: Home and Away," discusses the
question, "Are museums political?"; the use of the battered word
culture in relation to UNESCO; and the end of the public service idea.
Part 2, "A Very English Voice," looks at the rural English culture and
country of D. H. Lawrence, and examines the controversy and censorship
involved with three of Lawrence's works: The Rainbow, Women in Love,
and Lady Chatterley's Lover. Part 3, "Politics and Literature,"
reveals the author's penchant for timely debates on such subjects as
"The State versus Literature" and "Freedom to Publish: Even Hateful
Stuff"; and his thoughts on reviewers and reviewing. Part 4, "Levels
of Education," touches upon the subjects of politics in universities;
the use of public funds for various purposes presumed to be socially
valuable; academics in the marketplace; and the need for government to
foster critical and cultivated literacy. Part 5, "Figures from a
Distant Past," contains reminiscences on and portraits of Hoggart's
close relationships and family. Part 6, "Summing Up and Signing Off,"
is an interview with Nicolas Tredell in which Hoggart discusses his
life's work and concerns.Written in Hoggart's characteristically
graceful but direct style, these essays touch on issues of
contemporary importance in his unique manner. This volume will be of
interest to scholars and general readers interested in culture
studies, communications, and education.
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ISBN
9781000674866
Publisert
2020
Utgave
2. utgave
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Routledge
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Product language
Engelsk
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Digital bok
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