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Theatres of memory

Samuel, Raphael1994
Books, Manuscripts
This work offers an overview of how the past has been manipulated in art, politicized and sold to the consumer, yet takes issue with those who claim this interest in heritage is merely obsessive nostalgia. The author covers a multitude of topics, such as the Festival of Britain and conservation.
Main title:
Theatres of memory / Raphael Samuel. Vol.1, Past and present in contemporary culture.
Imprint:
London : Verso, 1994.
Collation:
xiv,479p. : ill., facsims. ; 24cm.
Notes:
Text on lining papers.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
97808609120959780859840774 (invalid)
Dewey class:
941.0072
Local class:
001L
Language:
English
BRN:
631259
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