Geordies: Roots of Regionalism - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0748603948 ISBN 13 : 9780748603947

Editeur : Edinburgh University Press, 1992

Synopsis

An affectionate portrait of North East England - past, present and future - this book describes the region as one of lively prosperity and continual economic renewal. Drawing on history, goegraphy, popular culture, political economy, music, literature and sport, "Geordies" celebrates the culture of the North East. It shows how the region not only has a thriving artistic centre, an unrivalled public transport system and some of the most racially integrated communities in Britain, but also maintains a sense of humour.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

First published in 1992, 'Geordies: Roots of Regionalism' had an immediate impact both within the region and beyond. The first book of its kind to take English regionalism seriously, 'Geordies' pioneered what has become a vital part of the debate on contemporary Englishness. Originally published by a small publisher it was soon out of print and there has been much demand for a reprint during the last decade. 'Geordies' captured that early 90's moment when Newcastle stepped across the threshold into a post-industrial future. Robert Colls explored the notion of cultural reinvention while Bill Lancaster explored Newcastle and was the first writer to examine the forces that was soon to create the 'party' city. Alan Plater analysed the region's considerable literary and dramatic conditions and Tom Hadaway examined, with his characteristic style, the centrality of humour and dialect to regional culture. Other contributions include David Byrne on politics, Harvey Taylor on sporting heroes whilst Elaine Knox captures the moment when young Geordie women became more economically important than their male counterparts and took control of the agenda of the streets. 'Geordies' created the platform for contemporary regional studies in the North East. The book remains an indispensable guide to all those interested in the contemporary North in particular and English regionalism in general. And we anticipate a similar response to the second edition of what is often recognised as a key text in contemporary writing and analysis of the North East.

Biographie de l'auteur

Bill Lancaster: renowned historian and writer, especially regards the North East of England. He was the Director of the Centre for Northern Studies at Northumbria University, Newcastle and was also the editor of 'Northern Review, a Journal of Regional and Cultural Affairs'. Lancaster was also a great friend and collaborator of the poet and scholar Bill Griffiths. Robert Colls is professor of Cultural History at De Montfort University, Leicester. He has written and broadcast for television and radio too - including The Southbank Show, Written Britain, File on Four, From Our Own Correspondent, and The Verb and he has brought to this side of his work a lively appreciation of popular culture influenced both by his understanding of its critical importance and also by his sheer enjoyment of it (pop music, film, Newcastle United etc).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Edinburgh University Press
• Date d'édition: 1992
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0748603948
• ISBN 13: 9780748603947
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Éditeur: Colls Robert, Lancaster Bill
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible