Home front heroism : Civilians and conflict in Second World War London
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
Cultural History of Modern War
ISBN-10
1526197952
ISBN-13
9781526197955
Publisher
Manchester University Press
Imprint
Manchester University Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jun 23rd, 2026
Print length
328 Pages
Weight
402 grams
Dimensions
21.50 x 14.10 x 1.90 cms
Ksh 4,500.00
Werezi Extended Catalogue
Delivery in 14 days
2 copies in stock
Delivery Location
Delivery fee: Select location
Delivery in 14 days
Secure
Quality
Fast
Home front heroism explores how civilians were framed as heroic during the Second World War. Through a focus on London, this book explores how the effects and demands of conflict created increased opportunities for heroics, and created a need for heroism to be acknowledged, awarded and celebrated. -- .
Home front heroism investigates how civilians were recognised and celebrated as heroic during the Second World War. Through a focus on London, this book explores how heroism was manufactured as civilians adopted roles in production, protection and defence, through the use of uniforms and medals, and through the way that civilians were injured and killed. This book makes a novel contribution to the study of heroism by exploring the spatial, material, corporeal and ritualistic dimensions of heroic representations. By tracing the different ways that home front heroism was cultivated on a national, local and personal level, this study promotes new ways of thinking about the meaning and value of heroism during periods of conflict. It will appeal to anyone interested in the social and cultural history of Second World War as well as the sociology and psychology of heroism. -- .
Get Home front heroism by at the best price and quality guaranteed only at Werezi Africa's largest book ecommerce store. The book was published by Manchester University Press and it has pages.
