Studies in Linguistics, Anglophone Literatures

Studies in Linguistics, Anglophone Literatures and Cultures: Ideologies and Forms of Leisure and Recreation in Victorian Manchester (Series #7) (Hardcover)

• Language: English
• Series Title: Studies in Linguistics, Anglophone Literatures and Cultures
• Publisher: Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der Wissenschaften
• Book Format: Hardcover
• Original Languages: English
• Number of Pages: 338
• Author: Robert Kieltyka, Beata Kiersnowska
• Title: Ideologies and Forms of Leisure and Recreation in Victorian Manchester
• ISBN-13: 9783631725597
• Publication Date: August, 2017
• Assembled Product Dimensions (L x W x H): 8.27 x 5.83 x 0.88 Inches
• ISBN-10: 3631725590

The book examines the reasons for the support and involvement of Manchester bourgeoisie and its municipal authorities in the development of leisure, recreation and entertainment in the Victorian period. The author identifies certain ideologies which governed the middle class’ hegemonic approach to leisure in the city.

This book analyses certain ideologies which governed the middle class’ hegemonic approach to leisure in Victorian Manchester. The study presents different forms of leisure, recreation and entertainment in the city. The author also examines the reasons for the support and financial involvement of Manchester bourgeoisie and its municipal authorities in their development. The analysis covers a wide range of cultural practices and activities, such as institutions and activities promoting intellectual and moral development, family recreation and entertainment, as well as activities and facilities improving health, physical and moral condition of the Mancunians, and sport.

Author: Beata Kiersnowska ISBN:9783631725597 Format:Hardcover Publication Date:2017-08-11