Routledge - The Working-Class Intellectual in Britain Book

Explore the development of class identity in Britain through this scholarly collection from Routledge. Covering the period from the middle of the eighteenth century to the mid-nineteenth century, this work examines the emergence of the working classes alongside the rising middle-class public sphere. This book investigates the specific figure of the working-class intellectual. It looks at how these individuals used the anti-authoritarian language of the middle classes to build new political and cultural identities. By looking at a broad range of writings, the collection shows how these thinkers used the energy of class hostility to change the social landscape. This text is an essential resource for those studying British social and cultural history. It provides a deep look into how political identity was formed during a transformative era in British history.