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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 0300216114
- EAN
- 9780300216110
- Date of Publication
- 2015-10-15
- Release Title
- Dirty Old London: The Victorian Fight Against Filth
- Artist
- Jackson, Lee
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- Book Title
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Yale University Press
ISBN-10
0300216114
ISBN-13
9780300216110
eBay Product ID (ePID)
211832011
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Publication Name
Dirty Old London : the Victorian Fight Against Filth
Language
English
Publication Year
2015
Subject
Social History, Modern / 19th Century, Europe / Great Britain / General, Sociology / Urban
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Social Science, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.1 in
Item Weight
10.4 Oz
Item Length
0.8 in
Item Width
0.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Reviews
"This is a tightly argued, meticulously researched history of sanitation that reads like a novel."--Paula Byrne, The Times , "This is a tightly argued, meticulously researched history of sanitation that reads like a novel."--Paula Byrne, The Times "Lee Jackson stops to have a good poke around - and consider in fascinating, sometimes gruesome detail, the filth and nuisances of the time . . . Utterly engrossing."--Jo Baker, The New York Times Book Review "Mr Jackson has written a book that is neat and sparkling, unlike his subject matter."--Emily Cockayne, Wall Street Journal Europe "Impressive . . . [Lee] Jackson has written a book that is neat and sparkling, unlike his subject matter."--Emily Cockayne, The Wall Street Journal "Rich in wonderful contemporary details gleaned from newspapers and archives, Jackson's study is a vivid account of the enormous challenges faced by a city expanding at an unprecedented rate."--P. D. Smith, The Guardian "An atypical look at London's social history. Jackson manages to make a disgusting topic much funnier than one would expect."-- Library Journal "Jackson demonstrates the unimaginable filth that permeated London during the 19th century . . . A well-researched, if unpalatable, picture of a filthy city and the different factions fighting for and against reform using class distinctions, gender inequality and horrendous poor laws."-- Kirkus Reviews "While the subject of Dirty Old London is often, unavoidably, off-putting, it is also endlessly intriguing."-- Shelf Awareness "Disgusting and wonderful."--Kelly Faircloth, Jezebel " Dirty Old London is a treat - truly Victorian, in that it is shocking, entertaining, educational and grisly by turns."--Catharine Arnold, author of Necropolis: London and its Dead "I can't think of a better companion with whom to explore London's underbelly - expert, engaging and approachable."--Sarah Wise, author of The Blackest Streets: The Life and Death of a Victorian Slum "So much meticulous research packaged into such a vividly readable narrative. I loved it."--Liza Picard, author of Victorian London "The squalor of Victorian London was proverbial. Lee Jackson's revelatory clean-up goes behind the headlines to allow us to see not just what, but why, London was so dirty."--Judith Flanders, author of The Victorian City: Everyday Life in Dickens' London, "Lee Jackson stops to have a good poke around - and consider in fascinating, sometimes gruesome detail, the filth and nuisances of the time . . . Utterly engrossing."--Jo Baker, The New York Times Book Review, "This is a tightly argued, meticulously researched history of sanitation that reads like a novel."--Paula Byrne, The Times "Lee Jackson stops to have a good poke around - and consider in fascinating, sometimes gruesome detail, the filth and nuisances of the time . . . Utterly engrossing."--Jo Baker, The New York Times Book Review "Rich in wonderful contemporary details gleaned from newspapers and archives, Jackson's study is a vivid account of the enormous challenges faced by a city expanding at an unprecedented rate."--P. D. Smith, The Guardian "Mr Jackson has written a book that is neat and sparkling, unlike his subject matter."--Emily Cockayne, Wall Street Journal Europe "Impressive . . . [Lee] Jackson has written a book that is neat and sparkling, unlike his subject matter."--Emily Cockayne, The Wall Street Journal "An atypical look at London's social history. Jackson manages to make a disgusting topic much funnier than one would expect."-- Library Journal "Jackson demonstrates the unimaginable filth that permeated London during the 19th century . . . A well-researched, if unpalatable, picture of a filthy city and the different factions fighting for and against reform using class distinctions, gender inequality and horrendous poor laws."-- Kirkus Reviews "While the subject of Dirty Old London is often, unavoidably, off-putting, it is also endlessly intriguing."-- Shelf Awareness "Disgusting and wonderful."--Kelly Faircloth, Jezebel " Dirty Old London is a treat - truly Victorian, in that it is shocking, entertaining, educational and grisly by turns."--Catharine Arnold, author of Necropolis: London and its Dead "I can't think of a better companion with whom to explore London's underbelly - expert, engaging and approachable."--Sarah Wise, author of The Blackest Streets: The Life and Death of a Victorian Slum "So much meticulous research packaged into such a vividly readable narrative. I loved it."--Liza Picard, author of Victorian London "The squalor of Victorian London was proverbial. Lee Jackson's revelatory clean-up goes behind the headlines to allow us to see not just what, but why, London was so dirty."--Judith Flanders, author of The Victorian City: Everyday Life in Dickens' London, "This is a tightly argued, meticulously researched history of sanitation that reads like a novel."--Paula Byrne, The Times, "This engaging, tightly argued book... embraces horse manure, rotting corpses, human excrement, public baths, toilet arrangements, cholera epidemics, and the "Big Stink" of 1858"--Paula Byrne, The Times, 'This is a tightly argued, meticulously researched history of sanitation that reads like a novel.' - Paula Byrne, The Times , "This is a tightly argued, meticulously researched history of sanitation that reads like a novel."--Paula Byrne, The Times "Lee Jackson stops to have a good poke around - and consider in fascinating, sometimes gruesome detail, the filth and nuisances of the time . . . Utterly engrossing."--Jo Baker, The New York Times Book Review "Rich in wonderful contemporary details gleaned from newspapers and archives, Jackson's study is a vivid account of the enormous challenges faced by a city expanding at an unprecedented rate."--P. D. Smith, The Guardian "Mr Jackson has written a book that is neat and sparkling, unlike his subject matter."--Emily Cockayne, Wall Street Journal Europe "Impressive . . . [Lee] Jackson has written a book that is neat and sparkling, unlike his subject matter."--Emily Cockayne, The Wall Street Journal "An atypical look at London's social history. Jackson manages to make a disgusting topic much funnier than one would expect."-- Library Journal "Jackson demonstrates the unimaginable filth that permeated London during the 19th century . . . A well-researched, if unpalatable, picture of a filthy city and the different factions fighting for and against reform using class distinctions, gender inequality and horrendous poor laws."-- Kirkus Reviews "While the subject of Dirty Old London is often, unavoidably, off-putting, it is also endlessly intriguing."-- Shelf Awareness "Disgusting and wonderful."--Kelly Faircloth, Jezebel " Dirty Old London is a treat - truly Victorian, in that it is shocking, entertaining, educational and grisly by turns."--Catharine Arnold, author of Necropolis: London and its Dead "I can't think of a better companion with whom to explore London's underbelly - expert, engaging and approachable."--Sarah Wise, author of The Blackest Streets: The Life and Death of a Victorian Slum "So much meticulous research packaged into such a vividly readable narrative. I loved it."--Liza Picard, author of Victorian London "The squalor of Victorian London was proverbial. Lee Jackson's revelatory clean-up goes behind the headlines to allow us to see not just what, but why, London was so dirty."--Judith Flanders, author of The Victorian City: Everyday Life in Dickens' London
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
363.7009421/09034
Synopsis
In Victorian London, filth was everywhere: horse traffic filled the streets with dung, household rubbish went uncollected, cesspools brimmed with "night soil," graveyards teemed with rotting corpses, the air itself was choked with smoke. In this intimately visceral book, Lee Jackson guides us through the underbelly of the Victorian metropolis, introducing us to the men and women who struggled to stem a rising tide of pollution and dirt, and the forces that opposed them. Through thematic chapters, Jackson describes how Victorian reformers met with both triumph and disaster. Full of individual stories and overlooked details--from the dustmen who grew rich from recycling, to the peculiar history of the public toilet--this riveting book gives us a fresh insight into the minutiae of daily life and the wider challenges posed by the unprecedented growth of the Victorian capital.
LC Classification Number
RA567.5
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- n***d (49)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseExcellent seller. Package was delayed ( by bad weather) and then misplaced at PO( placed in wrong box #) but I contacted the seller and they responded quickly and I got my item today. This seller went the extra mile and I would highly recommend them and will shop here again. I also want to say the price for this complete hard to find item was way below most of the other listings. Condition was good as stated, and although I've only watched the first disc it's quality is good. Thank you!!Tenko : Complete BBC Series Box Set [DVD] - DVD EQVG The Cheap Fast Free Post (#306002146201)
- r***d (274)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseItem in great condition 😁 SELLER communicated any time I had a question 😍 Good value 😊 packaged securely 🙂 Shipping said 7-14 days which is correct , would purchase again from rhis seller ... Thank You
- 6***t (480)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchasePurchasing form this company can at times be frustrating due to items never arriving, very low shipping time and the inability to track the items. But I gave them another chance and purchased many maps and books over the past few months and have received all of them. Last year, it was hit and miss. All items were in the condition as described. Packaging is minimal. The only downside is extremely slow shipping. I rate them a C+. Nothing to gloat about but eventually you will get what you wanted.