Generation Gap
The Cult of Childhood: Deborah Bowman explores childhood in literary culture of the early 20th century. 3/4. Generation Gap: The social psychology of the generation gap.
The Cult of Childhood
Deborah Bowman continues her exploration of the theme of childhood in the literary culture of the first half of the 20th century.
3/4. Generation Gap
Deborah investigates the social psychology of the generation gap, a phrase first used by Rose Macaulay in an age worried about the idea that young people might 'rise up' and lay waste to older generations.
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- Wed 19 Sep 200723:00BBC Radio 3
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