Culture in Britain Since 1945 (Making Contemporary Britain Series)

This book examines culture in Britain since 1945 within its political, social, economic and ideological contexts, showing how these have affected the production and consumption of literature, music, drama, architecture, painting, sculpture, film and popular music. Key issues such as the Americanization of British culture, and the role of state and commercial finance are related to the broad changes in British society since 1945.