David Vincent
Bread, Knowledge and Freedom: A Study of Nineteenth-Century Working Class Autobiography
Bread, Knowledge and Freedom: A Study of Nineteenth-Century Working Class Autobiography
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Bread, Knowledge and Freedom is a 1981 study of 142 working-class autobiographies that explores ordinary working-class family life, the pursuit of knowledge and literacy, and the attempts of middle-class educators to impose their notion of 'useful knowledge.' It provides an assessment of the contribution of autobiography to nineteenth-century working-class history and is of interest to students of history, sociology, and literature.
Format: Hardback
Length: 229 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Bread, Knowledge and Freedom, originally published in 1981, is a comprehensive exploration of 142 working-class autobiographies, spanning the period between 1790 and 1850. This extensive examination delves into a rich and diverse form of source material, providing a thorough analysis of its significance. The book offers a vivid portrayal of various aspects of ordinary working-class family life, as well as the working-class pursuit of knowledge and literacy, and the efforts of middle-class educators to impose their notion of 'useful knowledge.' Dr. Vincent concludes his study by assessing the profound contribution of autobiography to the history of the nineteenth-century working class. This captivating book appeals to scholars of history, sociology, and literature, offering valuable insights into the lives and experiences of the working class during this transformative era.
Bread, Knowledge and Freedom, originally published in 1981, is a comprehensive exploration of 142 working-class autobiographies, spanning the period between 1790 and 1850. This extensive examination delves into a rich and diverse form of source material, providing a thorough analysis of its significance. The book offers a vivid portrayal of various aspects of ordinary working-class family life, as well as the working-class pursuit of knowledge and literacy, and the efforts of middle-class educators to impose their notion of 'useful knowledge.' Dr. Vincent concludes his study by assessing the profound contribution of autobiography to the history of the nineteenth-century working class. This captivating book appeals to scholars of history, sociology, and literature, offering valuable insights into the lives and experiences of the working class during this transformative era.
Weight: 590g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032592428
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