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Armchair Nation

Armchair Nation

HistoryPolitics & Society
Pages
456
Published
2013
Language
English

Synopsis

This book chronicles the evolution of television and its profound impact on our lives, from the historic moon landings to the cultural phenomenon of The X Factor. It uncovers the fascinating and often unexpected history of television, tracing its origins from John Logie Baird's initial demonstration to the widespread adoption and societal shifts it brought into households.

Prose complexity
7/10

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Genres

History Politics & Society Sociology Psychology

About the author

J
Joe Moran

Joe Moran is a cultural historian and professor who writes about the history of everyday life and academic structures. He is the author of Interdisciplinarity and several books on British social habits. His work focuses on the small, often overlooked details that shape our daily routines.