Railways and Culture in Britain: The Epitome of Modernity

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Manchester University Press, 2001 - Art - 338 pages
The 19th-century's steam railway epitomized modernity's relentlessly onrushing advance. In this work Ian Carter delves into the cultural impact of train technology, and how this was represented in British society.

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Railways and Culture in Britain: The Epitome of Modernity
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About the author (2001)

Ian Carter is Professor of Sociology at University of Auckland

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TitleRailways and Culture in Britain: The Epitome of Modernity
Railways and Culture in Britain: The Epitome of Modernity, Ian Carter
Studies in popular culture
AuthorIan Carter
Editionillustrated
PublisherManchester University Press, 2001
ISBN0719059658, 9780719059650
Length338 pages
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Art / Subjects & Themes / General
History / Europe / Great Britain / General
History / General
Literary Criticism / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
Literary Criticism / Subjects & Themes / General
Social Science / Sociology / General
Transportation / Railroads / General
Transportation / Railroads / History
Travel / Food, Lodging & Transportation / Rail Travel
  
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