Review by Ella Beales Bill Hodson’s Worktown is a fascinating work of historical fiction inspired by the Mass Observation project, established in Bolton in the late 1930s. The novel follows Tom Harrison, who realises that his anthropological work abroad means he knows more about people from distant countries than he does about ordinary British citizens.ContinueContinue reading “Review of ‘Worktown’ by Bill Hodson “
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Mass Observation is now a Bookshop.org affiliate! That means that you can now easily shop for books about Mass Observation whilst also supporting local, independent bookstores. We often get asked what books have been written either about Mass Observation, or using Mass Observation material. Now you’ll be able to easily see and buy the latestContinueContinue reading “Find us on Bookshop.org!”
Mass Observation Books, 1937-1950
The material gathered by Mass Observation formed the basis for books published between 1937 and 1950. 1937 Mass Observation by Madge, C. & Harrisson, T.H., London: Frederick Muller Ltd.1937 May the Twelfth: Mass Observation Day Surveys by Jennings, H. & Madge, C. with Beachcroft, T.O., Blackburn, J., Empson, W., Legg, S. & Raine, K.London: FaberContinueContinue reading “Mass Observation Books, 1937-1950”
New Publication: Mass-Observation: Text, Context and Analysis of the Pioneering Pamphlet and Movement
Mass Observation’s 1937 founding pamphlet has been republished as part of the Bloomsbury Mass Observation Critical Series. This edition contains accompanying essays by Jennifer J. Purcell, Ben Highmore and Rachel Hurdley. Find out more on the Bloomsbury Critical Series webpage.