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Rich and Poor in Britain in the Age of Dickens and Today

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Alumni Weekend
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A lecture exploring the differences and similarities between the rich and poor of Dickens' era and that of today. Alison Jackson, Jane Humphries, Helen Small and Paul Donovan bring forward their views in a panel discussion.

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Series
Alumni Weekend
People
Alison Jackson
Jane Humphries
Helen Small
Paul Donovan
Keywords
poor
charles dickens
economics
poverty
dickens
social
working class
literacy
Department: Alumni Office
Date Added: 15/10/2012
Duration: 01:03:47

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