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Between Two Worlds - Politics, Anti-Politics, and the Unpolitical (Paperback, 2nd edition)
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Between Two Worlds - Politics, Anti-Politics, and the Unpolitical (Paperback, 2nd edition)
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Throughout his life, Richard Hoggart has been involved with four
main areas: broadcasting, arts policy, education, and social work,
all of which he finds have characteristics in common. This
collection of essays represents less than a quarter of his essays
published over the last two decades. The subjects, to which he
turned again and again and which recur in public debate, are still
current and contemporary. His views on culture and society, on
literature and censorship, and on higher education are both unique
and timely.The volume is divided into six parts. Part 1, "Society
and Culture: Home and Away," discusses the question, "Are museums
political?"; the use of the battered word culture in relation to
UNESCO; and the end of the public service idea. Part 2, "A Very
English Voice," looks at the rural English culture and country of
D. H. Lawrence, and examines the controversy and censorship
involved with three of Lawrence's works: The Rainbow, Women in
Love, and Lady Chatterley's Lover. Part 3, "Politics and
Literature," reveals the author's penchant for timely debates on
such subjects as "The State versus Literature" and "Freedom to
Publish: Even Hateful Stuff"; and his thoughts on reviewers and
reviewing. Part 4, "Levels of Education," touches upon the subjects
of politics in universities; the use of public funds for various
purposes presumed to be socially valuable; academics in the
marketplace; and the need for government to foster critical and
cultivated literacy. Part 5, "Figures from a Distant Past,"
contains reminiscences on and portraits of Hoggart's close
relationships and family. Part 6, "Summing Up and Signing Off," is
an interview with Nicolas Tredell in which Hoggart discusses his
life's work and concerns.Written in Hoggart's characteristically
graceful but direct style, these essays touch on issues of
contemporary importance in his unique manner. This volume will be
of interest to scholars and general readers interested in culture
studies, communications, and education.
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