Mass Observation and Everyday Life Culture, History, Theory
Description
The social-research organization Mass-Observation was founded in 1937. In this book, the true extent and significance of Mass-Observation's unique role in the formation of postwar Britain's idea of itself through the examination of everyday life across the long twentieth century. An excellent guide to Mass-Observation and the period generally, this scholarly work also provides surprising insights into the role social research has played in the development of policy and mass democracy.
Keywords
Social ScienceMedia StudiesScienceEarth SciencesGeologyMethodologyHistorySocial HistorySociologyResearchAnthropologyCultural & Social
2005Book
Author(s)Nick Hubble
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan UK
ISBN9781403935557
LanguageEnglish
