Routledge Swinging City: A Cultural Geography of London

Explore the complex layers of post-war London through Swinging City: A Cultural Geography of London 1950-1974. This book by Routledge examines two different sides of the 1960s. It looks at the famous image of Swinging London defined by excess, while also investigating the radical cultural politics found within the city's counterculture. The text maps the connections between these scenes by looking at the major events that shaped the city after the war. It covers the physical and social reconstruction of London through a modernist lens and examines artistic movements like Pop and Op Art. By using London's underground press as a primary resource, the book provides a deep look into the transition from a materialistic image to a more experimental cultural landscape. This work is part of the Re-Materialising Cultural Geography series, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history of urban landscapes and cultural shifts.