Paradise Lost: Rural Idyll and Social Change Since 1800 (International Librar...

Description: Paradise Lost: Rural Idyll and Social Change Since 1800 (International Library of Historical Studies) [Hardcover] Burchardt, Jeremy Product Overview The enduring 'Town versus Country' debate lies at the root of modern British society. How far did the idealization of the countryside by artists and writers since the Industrial Revolution foster anti-urban, anti-industrial values? How have such values affected government policy, social structure and economic dynamism? Did post-war developments, in particular rural-urban commuting and environmentalist criticism of modern 'industrial' farming, undermine the traditional distinction between town and country, or are they themselves symptoms of the continuing allure of the rural idyll? This book will demonstrate the remarkable influence that attitudes to the countryside have had on the evolution of modern British life. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ I.B. Tauris (July 26, 2002) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 264 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1860645143 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 43 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.22 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.14 x 0.62 x 9.21 inches Best Sellers Rank: #9,533,862 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #2,759 in Sociology of Rural Areas #17,503 in England History #81,713 in Historical Study (Books) #2,759 in Sociology of Rural Areas #17,503 in England History Stock Photos Please Note: All of our book listings use stock photos unless otherwise stated. Please read our descriptions for accurate conditions and editions, don't use the photos! Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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