The Uses of Literacy: Aspects of working-class life, with special reference to publications and entertainments

First edition. Mass literacy, a relatively recent development, has opened new worlds to new readers. Whether the magazines, books and films available to the vast new audience been used for social benefit or to debase standards and behavior is the theme of this book, based primarily on the working class of Northern England. Jacket chipped. 319 pages. cloth, dust jacket.. 8vo..