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Set in the 1930s, the narrative explores the impact of refugees fleeing fascism in Europe, particularly Jewish individuals, on British society. Their arrival introduced transformative ideas in art, politics, and architecture, significantly shaping modern Britain. The book delves into how these revolutionary concepts influenced the cultural landscape and contributed to the evolution of British identity during a tumultuous period.
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The Alienation Effect, Owen Hatherley
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- Released
- 2025
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- Title
- The Alienation Effect
- Subtitle
- How Central European Emigres Transformed the British Twentieth Century
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Owen Hatherley
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Released
- 2025
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 464
- ISBN13
- 9780241378205
- Series
- Description
- Set in the 1930s, the narrative explores the impact of refugees fleeing fascism in Europe, particularly Jewish individuals, on British society. Their arrival introduced transformative ideas in art, politics, and architecture, significantly shaping modern Britain. The book delves into how these revolutionary concepts influenced the cultural landscape and contributed to the evolution of British identity during a tumultuous period.