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Located at the intersection of competing cultural, economic and geo-political formations, Liverpool stands outside the main narrative frameworks of modern British history, the exception to general norms. In exploring this proverbial exceptionalism, these essays by a leading scholar of the history of Liverpool and of the Irish show how a sense of apartness has always been crucial to Liverpool's identity. Liverpool's 'otherness' has been upheld (and inflated) in self-referential myth, a 'Merseypride' that has shown considerable ingenuity in adjusting to the city's changing fortunes. Among the topics considered are Liverpool's problematic projection of itself through history and heritage; the belated emergence of 'scouse', as cultural badge and signifier; and the origins and dominance of Toryism in popular political culture. The final section offers comparative perspectives embracing North America, Australia and other European 'second cities'. This second edition with a new introduction paints a fascinating picture of a city currently experiencing an extraordinary renaissance. Belchem's new introduction considers with humour and insight this social, economic and cultural renaissance of a city that has attained World Heritage status, is home to the European Champions of soccer and as Tatler described in 2003 is the 'jewel of the north...the place where tradition meets cutting edge'.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #525127 in Books
• Published on: 2006-05-11
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 228 pages