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Liverpool and the Unmaking of Britain
Book • 2025
Sam Wetherell's 'Liverpool and the Unmaking of Britain' delves into the complex history of Liverpool, tracing its rise as a global port city to its subsequent decline.
The book explores the social and economic consequences of this transformation, highlighting the impact on various communities within the city.
It examines the role of industrial change, globalization, and government policies in shaping Liverpool's fate.
The narrative also touches upon themes of obsolescence, inequality, and the challenges of urban regeneration.
Wetherell's work offers a nuanced perspective on the city's past and its relevance to contemporary urban challenges.
The book explores the social and economic consequences of this transformation, highlighting the impact on various communities within the city.
It examines the role of industrial change, globalization, and government policies in shaping Liverpool's fate.
The narrative also touches upon themes of obsolescence, inequality, and the challenges of urban regeneration.
Wetherell's work offers a nuanced perspective on the city's past and its relevance to contemporary urban challenges.
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Adam Rutherford
Community and industrial decline
Mentioned by the podcast host as a book exploring Liverpool's history through the lens of obsolescence.
Sam Wetherell, "Liverpool and the Unmaking of Britain" (Bloomsbury, 2025)
Mentioned by the podcast host as a book exploring Liverpool's history through the lens of obsolescence, showcasing both state failures and community solidarity.
Sam Wetherell, "Liverpool and the Unmaking of Britain" (Bloomsbury, 2025)
Mentioned by the podcast host as the author of the book, discussing Liverpool's history and its relevance to Britain's future.
Sam Wetherell, "Liverpool and the Unmaking of Britain" (Bloomsbury, 2025)
