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History 2144A/B
“ANARCHY IN THE UK”: POSTWAR BRITAIN THROUGH POPULAR MUSIC
British history after 1945 is explored through the lens of popular music, from the Who and the Kinks to the Clash and the Slits. Themes to be examined include the Empire and decolonization, Northern Ireland, urban decay, immigration and racism, gender identities, class divisions, and economic inequalities.
Extra information: 2 lecture hours per week.