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First published in 1981, Bread, Knowledge and Freedom is a study of 142 working class autobiographies all of which cover some part of the period between 1790 and 1850. It is a full-scale examination of a form of source material that is significantly extensive. The book illustrates many aspects of ordinary working-class family life as well as the working-class pursuit of knowledge and literacy and the attempts of the middle-class educators to impose their notion of useful knowledge.' Dr. Vincent concludes with an assessment of the contribution of autobiography to nineteenth century working class history. This book will be of interest to students of history, sociology and literature.



Table of Contents

Preface 1. Introduction 2. The Sense of the Past 3. Love and Death 4. The Family Economy 5. Childhood 6. The Pursuit of Books 7. The Idea of Useful Knowledge 8. Knowledge and Freedom 9. Past and Present Bibliography Index

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Published 1 January 2023
      ISBN-13 9781032592428
      978-1032592428
      ISBN-10 1032592427
      Also in:
      History History and Archaeology Social and cultural history Sociology: work and labour

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      First published in 1981, Bread, Knowledge and Freedom is a study of 142 working class autobiographies all of which cover some part of the period between 1790 and 1850. It is a full-scale examination of a form of source material that is significantly extensive. The book illustrates many aspects of ordinary working-class family life as well as the working-class pursuit of knowledge and literacy and the attempts of the middle-class educators to impose their notion of useful knowledge.' Dr. Vincent concludes with an assessment of the contribution of autobiography to nineteenth century working class history. This book will be of interest to students of history, sociology and literature.



      Table of Contents

      Preface 1. Introduction 2. The Sense of the Past 3. Love and Death 4. The Family Economy 5. Childhood 6. The Pursuit of Books 7. The Idea of Useful Knowledge 8. Knowledge and Freedom 9. Past and Present Bibliography Index

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