{"product_id":"british-concepts-of-heroic-gallantry-and-the-sixties-transition-the-politics-of-medals-9780367769710","title":"British Concepts of Heroic \"Gallantry\" and the Sixties Transition: The Politics of Medals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book explores the relationship between heroic gallantry and the sociocultural, political, military, and international transitions of the Sixties cultural revolution, focusing on four distinct transitions: welfare state, class and gender discrimination, counterinsurgency, and decolonization. It sheds light on the importance of postwar decades to the evolution of concepts of gallantry and heroism in British culture using underexplored government and media archives. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 258 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 09 January 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive book delves into the intricate interplay between concepts of heroic gallantry as envisioned by the British honors system and the sweeping sociocultural, political, military, and international transformations that marked the so-called Sixties cultural revolution. By examining how a conservative, hierarchical, and state-oriented concept both evolved and persisted amidst a period of profound change, where traditional notions of deference to elites were increasingly challenged, the book sheds light on the fascinating dynamics of this era. Spanning the often-categorized period known as The Long Sixties, from 1955 to 1979, this study focuses on four distinct transitions undergone by both state and non-state gallantry awards, encompassing developments within the welfare state, class and gender discrimination, counterinsurgency, and decolonization. Through a meticulous exploration of a range of previously underexplored government and media archives, the book offers a fresh perspective on the enduring significance of the postwar decades in shaping the evolution of concepts of gallantry and heroism within British culture. This work will captivate scholars, students, and general researchers with an interest in heroism in modern Britain, the Sixties revolution, postwar military history, and the intricate social and political developments surrounding British honors, decorations, and medals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 503g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 229 x 152 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780367769710\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matthew J. Lord","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44103923106042,"sku":"9780367769710","price":40.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1674830013082_book.jpg?v=1675716187","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/british-concepts-of-heroic-gallantry-and-the-sixties-transition-the-politics-of-medals-9780367769710","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}