Description

Book Synopsis
Drawing on both literature and social reform texts, the author analyzes the organization of knowledge during the Victorian period and explores its role in the emergence of the idea of the social body. Readings of Disraeli, Gaskell and Dickens are included in the discussion.

Making a Social Body British Cultural Formation

    Product form

    £28.00

    Includes FREE delivery

    Order before 4pm tomorrow for delivery by Mon 6 Jul 2026.

    A Paperback / softback by Mary Poovey

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Making a Social Body British Cultural Formation by Mary Poovey

      Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
      Publication Date: 15/11/1995
      ISBN13: 9780226675244, 978-0226675244
      ISBN10: 0226675246
      Also in:
      Anthropology History of ideas

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Drawing on both literature and social reform texts, the author analyzes the organization of knowledge during the Victorian period and explores its role in the emergence of the idea of the social body. Readings of Disraeli, Gaskell and Dickens are included in the discussion.

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account