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Science, War And The Nation: Britain 1900 - 2000

Key information

  • Module code:

    7AAH8011

  • Level:

    7

  • Semester:

      Spring

  • Credit value:

    15

Module description

This module aims to answer the question: what has been the role of what are called ‘science’ and ‘technology’ in twentieth-century British history? How does consideration of the history of science and technology affect our understanding of the British elite, the empire, industrial development, ideology and politics. The module reflects the historiography of the last twenty years which has radically changed our understating of the nature of modern Britain not least by demonstrating the significance of science and technology to the power of its state, its business and its empire. The module introduces students to some of key concepts for the study of twentieth-century Britain, such as decline and the welfare state from a fresh perspective, and students will get an insight into the development of the historiography of twentieth century Britain.

Assessment details

1 x 3,500 words essay (100%)

Teaching pattern

10 x 2-hour weekly seminars

Department

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