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Culture Wars in Britain

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Nick Hubble demonstrates how British culture wars are both unique and interconnected with broader global trends. They explore how cultural divisions shaped British society over the past century, ch...
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  • 13 May 2026
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The term "culture wars" has taken centre stage in British social and political discourse, characterized by deep divides over values, identity, and sovereignty. These conflicts, driven by class and emancipatory struggles, continue to evolve, highlighting critical divisions over issues such as Brexit, Scottish independence, and attitudes toward the monarchy.

Nick Hubble reframes the debate, demonstrating how British culture wars are both unique and interconnected with broader global trends. They explore how cultural divisions shaped British society over the past century, challenging the pervasive narrative of British exceptionalism. Drawing on sources like the British Social Attitudes surveys, political studies, and even literary works such as those by George Orwell, the book traces the legacy of social liberalization and the authoritarian counter-revolution that has emerged in response. With clarity and nuance, Hubble unpacks the ideological dynamics behind terms like "identity politics" and "woke liberalism," offering a fresh framework for understanding the realities of cultural conflict in Britain today.

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Price: $24.99
Pages: 224
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited
Imprint: Emerald Publishing Limited
Series: SocietyNow
Publication Date: 13 May 2026
ISBN: 9781805928645
Format: Paperback
BISACs: SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture, Social and ethical issues, Political Ideologies, POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, Social theory, Political ideologies and movements
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Nick Hubble is Honorary Professor of Modern and Contemporary English at Brunel University London, UK.

Chapter 1. Introduction: What Are Culture Wars?
Chapter 2. Culture, War, Class and Gender
Chapter 3. The Break-up of Normative Britain
Chapter 4. The Brexit Divide
Chapter 5. The Culture Wars in the 2020s
Chapter 6. The Future of the Culture Wars