Book Launch and Reception: Birkbeck – 200 Years Of Radical Learning for Working People
When:
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Venue:
Birkbeck Clore Management Centre
Birkbeck History Professor, Joanna Bourke, FBA will share some of her favourite stories from and talk about her new book, ‘Birkbeck – 200 Years of Radical Learning for Working People’.
Published this autumn, ahead of Birkbeck’s 200th anniversary in 2023, Bourke's book tells the story of the College, from its founding in 1823, when half of women and a third of men were unable to read or write, through to the present day.
More than just a history of how Birkbeck has contributed to shaping modern British higher education, ‘200 Years of Radical Learning for Working People’ is also a history of life and culture in London over the past two centuries, exploring questions such as "what does it mean to be educated?," "why have Birkbeck's students been prepared to give up so much to study for a higher degree?," and "how can education help us become self-fulfilled and better people?"
The launch will include an interview with Bourke about her book. It will be followed by a short reception.
Signed copies of the book will be available to buy.
Contact name:
Hannah Geddes