The History of Reading, Volume 2: Evidence from the British Isles, c.1750-1950

Halsey, K.; Owens, W.

'Reading has a history. But how can we recover it?' This volume brings together original research essays focusing on the history of reading in the British Isles, using evidence ranging from library records to Mass Observation surveys to highlight the social factors that influence a seemingly private, individual activity.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2011-01-01

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781349320110

DOI: 10.1057/9780230316799

Dimensions: 229cm x152cm

Pages: 220