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The Book of Birmingham :A City in Short Fiction - Reading the City
The Book of Birmingham :A City in Short Fiction - Reading the City
paperback
Published:
27 September, 2018
paperback
Published:
27 September, 2018
Description
Few cities have undergone such a radical transformation over the last few decades as Birmingham. Culturally and architecturally, it has been in a state of perpetual flux and regeneration, with new communities moving in, then out, and iconic post-war landmarks making way for brighter-coloured, 21st century flourishes. Much like the city itself, the characters in the stories gathered here are often living through moments of profound change, closing in on a personal or societal turning point, that carries as much threat as it does promise. Set against key moments of history – from Malcolm X’s visit to Smethwick in 1965, to the Handsworth riots two decades later, from the demise of the city’s manufacturing in the 70s and 80s, to the on-going tensions between communities in recent years – these stories celebrate the cultural dynamism that makes this complex, often divided ‘second city’ far more than just the sum of its parts.
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781910974377 |
| ISBN10 | 1910974374 |
| Number Of Pages | 144 |
| Item Weight | 1000 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | Comma Press |
| Format | paperback |
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