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Explore the complexities of the working class through John Host's analytical study, Victorian Labour History: Experience, Identity and the Politics of Representation. Published by Routledge, this work examines the fundamental debates surrounding mid-Victorian social stability and how historians interpret the lives of working people. Rather than simply participating in existing academic debates, Host uses the tension between liberal, Marxist, and postmodernist historiography as a primary subject of study. He questions the special status of historical knowledge by deconstructing the concept of social stability. This book provides a deep look into whether the perceived acceptance of the social order during the Victorian era was a reality or a historical construct. This text is an essential resource for students and scholars interested in business and economic history. It offers a unique perspective on how identity and representation shape our understanding of the past, making it a valuable addition to any academic library or research collection focused on social and labor movements.

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Analyzes liberal, Marxist, and postmodernist historiography regarding Victorian working people.

Examines the debate over mid-Victorian social stability and the acceptance of the social order.

Deconstructs historical notions of stability to question how historical knowledge is formed.

Provides a scholarly look at the politics of representation within labor history.

Published by Routledge, a leading name in academic and professional literature.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
25 June 1998
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09 February 2007

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