Social Classes and Social Relations in Britain 1850–1914

The analysis of social classes and social relations in the second half of the nineteenth century has caused major debates among social historians. In this book, first published in 1995, Alastair Reid provides a critical summary of the different approaches to the subject, giving an account of how interpretations have developed since the 1960s, and highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. The author explains how the influence of social sciences in the 1960s led scholars to emphasise the rise to power of the bourgeoisie, and the increasing subordination of the industrial working class. Recently more detailed research has led to a return to the older historical emphasis on the persistence of aristocratic power, the increasing independence of the working classes, and the centrality of voluntary agreement in a social order based on consent. The conclusion suggests new ways in which the subject might be approached. A select bibliography allows the reader to pursue the topic in more detail.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

List of tables; Acknowledgment; Note on references; 1. Introduction; 2. The ruling classes; 3. The working classes; 4. Social relations; 5. Conclusions; Select bibliography; Index.

Zusammenfassung

This book, first published in 1995, is a clear guide to the debates surrounding British social history between 1850 and 1914. It gives an account of how interpretations in the field have developed since the 1960s and highlights the strengths and weaknesses of each approach.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: Alastair J. Reid
• Verlag: Cambridge Academic
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Fester Einband
• Erschienen: 28.09.1995
• EAN: 9780521552783
• ISBN: 978-0-521-55278-3
• Abmessung: 140 mm x 216 mm x 6 mm
• Gewicht: 250 g
• Illustration: 5 tables, Tabellen, nicht spezifiziert
• Serien: New Studies in Economic and So; New Studies in Economic and Social History
• Themen: Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik > Geschichte > Kulturgeschichte; Sozialwissenschaften, Recht,Wirtschaft > Wirtschaft > Allgemeines, Lexika; HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Social and cultural history, Social classes, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Classes & Economic Disparity, C 1700 To C 1800