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Overview"The classic London fogs-thick yellow ""pea-soupers""-were born in the industrial age and remained a feature of cold, windless winter days until clean air legislation in the 1960s. Christine L. Corton tells the story of these epic London fogs, their dangers and beauty, and the lasting effects on our culture and imagination of these urban spectacles." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Christine L. CortonPublisher: Harvard University Press Imprint: The Belknap Press Dimensions: Width: 16.50cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 23.90cm Weight: 0.816kg ISBN: 9780674088351ISBN 10: 0674088352 Pages: 400 Publication Date: 02 November 2015 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsIt s a definite must-read for anyone concerned with air quality and environmental history.--Ashley Macey Brit + Co. (04/22/2016) One of the most characteristic and important features of London were its pea-souper fogs, or smogs, which determined so many aspects of Londoners lives until the 1950s crime, romance, commerce, and of course, health. A comprehensive work on the impact and influence of fog upon the denizens of London is overdue.--Anthony Wohl, Vassar College Christine L. Corton s London Fog is an illuminating expedition through the literal and metaphorical meanings of pollution in the company of such artists as Dickens, Conrad, Monet and Hitchcock.--Mark Sanderson Evening Standard (12/03/2015) Author InformationChristine L. Corton is a Senior Member of Wolfson College, Cambridge, and a freelance writer. She worked for many years at publishing houses in London. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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