Cynicism in British Post-War Culture

1. Introduction
Kieran Curran

2. Annus Mirabilis: Philip Larkin
Kieran Curran

3.
Work Is a Curse: John Wain/Kingsley Amis/Iris Murdoch
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4.
Just Another Sunday Evening: John Osborne/Jazz
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5.
That’s What I’m Not: British New Wave Cinema
Kieran Curran

6.
I’ve Heard of Politics, but This Is Ridiculous: TV Satire/Comedy
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7.
Bed Peace: John Lennon
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8.
Quiet Riot: Stephen Poliakoff
Kieran Curran

9.
No Future/No Alternative: Punk and the Cynic Sensibility
Kieran Curran

10.
We Are White Crap That Talks Back: The Fall
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11.
Somehow That Really Impressed Me: The Smiths
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12. Conclusion
Kieran Curran

Keywords: Social Sciences, Sociology of Culture, Regional and Cultural Studies, Cultural History, Media Studies, Sociology, general, Cultural Studies