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Rethinking Britain, 1918-1959
| Location: | United Kingdom |
| Call for Papers Deadline: | 2003-11-07 (Archive) |
| Date Submitted: |
2003-08-20 |
| Announcement ID: |
134331 |
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This conference, to be held at the Institute of Historical Research in London on 18-19 March 2004, will explore new ways forward in the study of Britain between 1918 and 1959. It will draw together the increasing number of researchers working on the social, economic and cultural aspects of this period, and promote further research in the field. Older assumptions about the mid-twentieth century – as an ‘age of domesticity’ or ‘affluence’, for example – will be critically assessed, as will newer approaches, such those foregrounding consumption or which question the analytical relevance of social class or gender. The timescale encourages a re-evaluation of historical continuity and change in the mid-twentieth century. Confirmed speakers include Prof Pat Thane (London) and Dr Claire Langhamer (Sussex). We invite proposals for 20 minute presentations on all aspects of the economic, social and cultural life of the period and particularly encourage papers which give consideration to class, gender and generational relations, and which are broad and/or interdisciplinary in scope. Postgraduate submissions are very welcome. The deadline for abstracts (not exceeding 300 words) for what will be an innovative contribution to the understanding of mid-twentieth century Britain is November 7 2003.
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Dr Adrian Bingham
Institute of Contemporary British History, Institute of Historical Research
Senate House
Malet Street
London
WC1E 7HU
Email: adrian.bingham@sas.ac.uk
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