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An affectionate portrait of North East England - past, present and future - this book describes the region as one of lively prosperity and continual economic renewal. Drawing on history, goegraphy, popular culture, political economy, music, literature and sport, "Geordies" celebrates the culture of the North East. It shows how the region not only has a thriving artistic centre, an unrivalled public transport system and some of the most racially integrated communities in Britain, but also maintains a sense of humour.
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'A celebration of North Eastern virtues, from the lovely countryside to the powerful cultural tradition.' --Martin Wainwright, The Guardian
'Well worth reading. The hard edged analysis is most welcome.' --New Statesman
'This is the first book to tackle what makes Geordies what they are in a proper academic fashion. Get it.' --Terry Kelly, Shields Gazette
About the Author:
'Well worth reading. The hard edged analysis is most welcome.' --New Statesman
'This is the first book to tackle what makes Geordies what they are in a proper academic fashion. Get it.' --Terry Kelly, Shields Gazette
Bill Lancaster: renowned historian and writer, especially regards the North East of England. He was the Director of the Centre for Northern Studies at Northumbria University, Newcastle and was also the editor of 'Northern Review, a Journal of Regional and Cultural Affairs'. Lancaster was also a great friend and collaborator of the poet and scholar Bill Griffiths. Robert Colls is professor of Cultural History at De Montfort University, Leicester. He has written and broadcast for television and radio too - including The Southbank Show, Written Britain, File on Four, From Our Own Correspondent, and The Verb and he has brought to this side of his work a lively appreciation of popular culture influenced both by his understanding of its critical importance and also by his sheer enjoyment of it (pop music, film, Newcastle United etc).
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- PublisherEdinburgh University Press
- Publication date1992
- ISBN 10 0748603948
- ISBN 13 9780748603947
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages192
- EditorColls Robert, Lancaster Bill
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